Cooperative Extension Service

Construction, Installation, and Inspection of Septic Tanks and Pump Tanks
Greensboro, North Carolina
October 29, 1998

8:00 amHigh POint Precast Products - 9041 Hwy 311 South, High Point, NC
Observe the construction of a septic/pump tank. The intent is to provide the attendee with the knowledge of what is needed to construct a water tight system.
12:00 noonLunch
1:00 pmNorth Carolina Septic Tank Assn. Video
1:45 pmTankyard inspection program in Guilford County
2:30 pmBreak
3:00 pmPump tank inspection & riser connections
3:45 pmSystem dosing and controls
4:30 pmAdjourn

This field tour will present the requirements for the installation of a water tight septic tank and pump tank. The program will include a trip to a tank manufacturer to observe the construction of a septic tank. The classroom discussion will present the local health department inspection of the septic tank manufacturer and the site individual inspection of the installation of the septic tanks and pump tanks. This will also include the installation of controls for the effluent pumping system.


Please address any questions to Dr. David Lindbo.


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