There's a new LAMP in town.
As of February 1st, 2025, San Diego County implements an updated process for getting new septic/percolation systems approved. It will...
IMPORTANT NEWS, A RARE OPPORTUNITY
Currently, Southern California is having its wettest season in a very long time, and now is a rare opportunity to assess groundwater...
IMPORTANCE OF SEPARATION FROM GROUNDWATER
Percolation systems’ release of wastewater into soil presumes the ability of soil to continuously absorb it and carry it away. ...
"Disturbed" Soil, issues in septic design
An important issue for percolation system design is avoiding so-called “disturbed” soil. Ideally, all soil involved with your...
Groundwater Monitoring for Septic Systems
Percolation systems can only work in soils above the level at which it is saturated with groundwater, and San Diego’s Department of...
The Noblest Motive
Contaminant releases and permits for new construction require government participation. Southern California often handles this at the...
Percolation Testing
The aim of a percolation test is to evaluate the long-term constant rate at which a test location can be expected to accept continuous...
Percolation Testing for an ADU
ADUs (Additional Dwelling Units) are a popular solution to regional housing shortages. Adding a secondary housing unit on a residential...
New Technologies for Percolation test reporting
Thorough percolation reports submitted to the county for review are key to preventing delay of approval. Percolation reports with...
Which percolation system is right for you?
San Diego county typically approves onsite wastewater disposal following conventional percolation “primary" treatment, i.e., passage...
Soil Vapor Intrusion in Occupied Spaces
Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) are common in many products, but are especially seen in solvents and gasoline and a special risk if...
