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THE. SEPTIC ROAD SHOW. Welcome. Designed by:. Bernards Township HEALTH Department Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 P. 908.204.2520 F. 908.204.3075 www.bernardshealth.org. Contractual Health Agency for: Bernards Township Bernardsville Borough Chester Borough Long Hill Township Mendham Borough
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SEPTIC ROAD SHOW
Welcome
Designed by:
Bernards Township HEALTHDepartment
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
P. 908.204.2520 F. 908.204.3075
www.bernardshealth.org
Contractual Health Agency for:
Bernards Township
Bernardsville Borough
Chester Borough
Long Hill Township
Mendham Borough
Mendham Township
Peapack and Gladstone Borough
SOME IDEAS FOR A TITLE…
The Wonderful World of Septics
What Really Happens in the Septic Bed
The Ways of the Effluent
GOT SHOT DOWN! so here’s…
of the
State
of
New Jersey
Chapter 199
Septic Code
of the
State
of
New Jersey
Local ordinances may have additional requirements.
At least 2 soil logs & 1 soil test is required per lot
- Type of Tests:
- Perc
- Basin Flood
- Pit Bail
- Tube Permeameter
- Soils class rating samples
- Limiting Factors
- Setbacks
- Sizing the System
- Meeting Specific Design Requirements
- New vs. Existing Property
- New Code Requirements April 2012
- Steep Slopes
- Floodplains & Wetlands
- High Groundwater
- Mottling in Soil
- Depth to Bedrock
- Hydraulically Restrictive Soils
- Excessively Coarse Soils
LIMITING CONDITIONS
Septic tanks shall have:
Designs must meet requirements of state septic code.
EXISTING DWELLING
- Increase in # of bedrooms:
- Same as new construction
- No additional bedrooms
- Design best system for lot
REQUIREMENTS
- Tanks must be tested in the field to prove water-tightness
- Marker must be attached to tank with system information
- Effluent filters are required on all new tanks
- All cesspools, outhouses, latrines that are part of realty transfer must be abandoned.
REQUIREMENTS
More
- The inspection protocol is included in an appendix to Chapter 199
- NJDEP established a recognized method of septic system inspection for a real property transfer
- The inspection report shall be provided to the local health department
- Wetlands provide:
- Valuable habitat for many wildlife species.
- Important storm water buffer, and groundwater recharge areas.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
regulates wetland related activity.
- In general, septic fields must be kept from delineated wetland boundaries by:
- 50 feet for Intermediate Value Wetlands
- 150 feet for Exceptional Value Wetlands
- Before construction, approval must be obtained from the NJDEP that proper setbacks are being met.
Gravity Systems
use the basic laws of nature and the
old adage that says
‘stuff’ will
flow downhill
into the septic bed.
In a Pump System,
technology overcomes
the law of gravity
allowing waste water
to flow uphill
into the septic bed.
- Peat Systems
- Infiltrators
- Aerobic Treatment Units
- Drip Dispersal
Captures solids
Liquid effluent distributed to disposal area
Effluent treated in septic bed
Cleansed wastewater recharged to groundwater
OutletBaffle keeps solids from leaving tank
Effluent Filter
InletBaffle slows incoming water flow.
Baffle
- A Biomat forms at the
- gravel/suitable-fill interface.,
2. Breaking down harmful organisms
3. Suitable-fill material
provides additional treatment.
Do’s
- Reduce water flows
- to your system.
2. Divert surface runoff away from system.
3. Pump out septic tank regularly.
4. Locate & diagram septic tank and disposal field.
5. Effluent filter should be cleaned or changed regularly.
Don’t
1. Dispose of inert, toxic, or non-biodegradable substances in system.
2. Plant trees or other vegetation near your system
3. Drive vehicles or heavy equipment
over the system.
4. Use biological additives or septic system
cleaners that contain toxic substances.
Garbage grinders/disposals are incompatible with septic systems.
Or Cesspool
Old House
At time of property transfer cesspool must be upgraded to septic system.
Typical Septic System in NEW House
Contact
- Experiencing any trouble with septic system, i.e., overflow .
- Planning additions to your home.
- Need to know location of present system.
- Filing permit fee for construction.
- Setting up inspections of new system.
- Soil Log & Perc test by engineer in field , witnessed by health inspector
- Submit design to local Health Department or BOH
- HD or BOH reviews & approves septic plans
- Schedule inspections of septic installation
- Complete installation of system
- Design engineer submits As Built and Certificate of Compliance
- Final approval issued by administrative authority
SEPTIC ROAD SHOW
Written and Designed by
Bernards Township HEALTHDepartment
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
P. 908.204.2520 F. 908.204.3075
www.bernardshealth.org
Contractual Health Agency for:
Bernards Township
Bernardsville Borough
Chester Borough
Long Hill Township
Mendham Borough
Mendham Township
Peapack and Gladstone Borough
