The soils, terrain and system are critical to the success of a  new septic system.

Septic Siting Services

The long-term success of a septic system depends greatly on the type of soil surrounding it.  As shown by the high failure rates in many parts of North Dakota, percolation tests do not always provide adequate information  to gauge soil and size requirements.

To reduce the failure rate, Burleigh and Cass Counties have adopted part of the North Dakota Plumbers’ Code that requires soil characterization as part of the septic system design before construction permits are issued.  Only registered North Dakota Professional Soil Classifiers are authorized by law to oversee and manage projects that characterize the soil in drainage field placement.

Western Plains Consulting has Registered Professional Soil Classifiers on staff with septic siting experience to get your project done. 

Phone: 701-221-3113 or 888-821-3113

Fax: 701-221-2140

E-mail: info@wpcnd.com

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Western plains consulting, Inc.  

Environmental & Natural Resources Consultants  -  Where the Quality is!

Our soil evaluations include:

· Soil borings to an appropriate depth at the planned location

· Soil characterization and identification, including particle size laboratory analysis

· Soil mottling/redox feature descriptions

· Recommendations regarding special conditions (i.e. indicators of seasonally high water tables, topography, fractures)

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