Commercial Septic Drain Field Construction

If you don’t have a public sewer system available, you will likely need to install a septic system designed to handle your facility's expected capacity. These systems often have a grease trap to catch fats and oils before they can clog the septic system.

To locate your drain field, first check for an installation permit. If you don’t have one, look for an area of lush grass or a swampy, sunken area in the lawn. You can also look for your septic tank by locating its lid and following the proper drain line direction, moving away from the building.

To help you get a clearer understanding of how Mr. Rooter Plumbing will install your drain field, we’ve broken down the process below.

• Determining location: The installment site will be decided by the commercial facility it’s for and by evaluating the surrounding soil conditions, buildings, pavement, piping, or any other interfering objects.
• Testing soil: To ensure that the liquid from your commercial-grade septic system is draining properly, the soil will be checked by digging a small hole in the location site and testing its drainage.
• Digging trenches: Once soil testing is successful, trenches will be dug for the drainage piping.
• Installing pipes: The drainage piping will be fitted above a layer of gravel and then covered with a geotextile, which acts as a filter to prevent blockage from the layer of soil added to the pipe.
• Testing and maintenance: Regular maintenance will keep your septic system running smoothly. This can include septic tank pumping, drain field cleaning, checking proper drainage flow, and other repairs when needed. Sometimes, nature can also interfere, so check with your local Mr. Rooter Plumbing for drainage issues or concerns.

To avoid any blockage in your drain field, we suggest planting grass only on the location site and planting trees no closer than ten feet. You must keep the area around your drain field clear to prevent damage and allow service professionals to reach the system for maintenance.

After your septic drain field construction is complete, you may wonder about its visual impact on your business. Because your drain field will be installed underground and some distance from your building, you won’t need to worry about an unappealing landscape. You will, however, need to be mindful of the area around your drain location if you plan to add to that scenery.