Ready, set, heave!!! Actually, the two peat filters were put in place with a backhoe. Now, it's just a matter of a few final adjustments to make sure everything is level and lined-up. These filters contain Irish peat moss. The system is above-ground (in this case, placed on 8" of gravel). Septic tank effluent enters at the top and exits from bottom holes. Effluent disposal can be by: infiltration through the gravel bed, conventional gravel lined trench, low-pressure pipe, or other approved methods. The method of final effluent disposal selected depends greatly on the local soil characteristics. This type of system recently received approval as an innovative system.

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