Why is square footage the standard for determining which Class an addition or remodel will fall into rather than the number of faucets or other plumbing fixtures?
The practice of using square footage for determining the Class of septic system required for an addition is common in California. More square footage of living area increases the potential for more people to inhabit (or occupy) the dwelling thereby increasing the potential of generating more wastewater. Back To FAQ List What is the difference between Advanced septic systems and Standard septic systems? Advanced septic systems are designed for more difficult sites than Standard systems (e.g. steep slopes, high groundwater, clay soil, etc.) To deal with these challenges various treatment technologies can clean up the wastewater and/or disperse the treated wastewater through the use of pressurized drip irrigation lines or shallow trenches. Dispersing the wastewater in the shallow depths, usually Back To FAQ List It seems as though the County is pushing for the use of Advanced septic systems. Yet theses systems appear to be much more costly than Standard systems. On the contrary, Standard
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