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Why should a lateral field be a minimum of 50 feet from a lake or stream?

April 26, 2017feet field Lake Lateral minimum stream

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Why should a lateral field be a minimum of 50 feet from a lake or stream?

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Contrary to popular belief, septic tanks do not accomplish a high degree of bacterial removal. With the lake or stream on a downhill grade, water naturally tends to seep toward the lake or stream. Seepage through fifty feet of soil will filter out most of the bacteria.