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As a homeowner, knowing the quality of the soil on your property helps you determine the best way to use it, and what you can do to improve it. Soil testing will reveal information about its nutrients, texture, and stability, which will help you in the following ways.

Why Should You Test the Soil on Your Property?

1.  

soil testingInstall a Septic System.

Defining the soil structure and texture will help you choose the right septic system to treat wastewater properly. For instance; sandy soils are usually suitable for a conventional septic system which is the most cost effective way to treat the wastewater from your home.  But if you have sandy soils with a high groundwater table you will have to have an alternate system such as a pressurized mound, fill system or worse case holding tanks.  Also if your property has loamy or clay soils that are not porous enough to work well with a conventional septic system because the wastewater will immediately saturate the soil and back up into the home or overflow the septic tank. Once again, you'd treat your wastewater with a pressurized mound system or worse case install holding tanks that will need to be pumped frequently and the wastewater hauled away from the home and treated off site.. Soil testing will prevent the inconvenience and expense of having the wrong septic system on your property and proper soil testing will ensure the system is designed correctly to treat the wastewater from your home and protect the groundwater.

 

For top-notch soil testing, turn to Garrison Septic Service Inc in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Proudly serving homeowners throughout Nekoosa, Stevens Point, Plover, Rome, and the surrounding communities since 1939, they also specialize in a broad range of septic services, including installations, inspections, maintenance, and drain cleaning. Call (715) 325-7282 to schedule an appointment, or view their services online.

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