Site Map
Home Page .........................................................................................Page1
Bridgeport WPCA (referenced on Page2)..............................................22
What is a septic system?...........................................................................2
Septic Tank....................................................................................................3
The Leaching Area - D-Boxes...................................................................5
The Leaching Area - Trenches..................................................................6
The Leaching Area - Galleries....................................................................7
The Leaching Area - Drywells and Plastic/Propprietary Systems....8
Tank Size........................................................................................................4
Inspection "Failures"..................................................................................11
Reasons For Septic Problems:  Leaks..................................................12
Reasons For Septic Problems: Sealing Of The Biomat....................13
Reasons For Septic Problems: Groundwater, Mottling, Overuse..14
Other Reasons For Septic Problems.....................................................15
Test Holes And Perc Tests.......................................................................16
Curtain Drains and Select Fill.....................................................................9
Sq. Ft. of Effective Leaching Needed.....................................................18
Sq. Ft. of Effective Leaching Needed-continued.................................19
Site Map (this page).....................................................................................21
Pump Systems.............................................................................................10
Separating Distances.................................................................................17
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M.L.S.S............................................................................................................20
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State of Ct. 2011 Septic Regulations and Technical Standards (70-page pdf file; opens an additional browser window)
State of Ct. 2011 Summary of new changes to the Technical Standards (3-page pdf file - opens an additional browser window)
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