Five Benefits of Installing Shallow Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Installing a shallow onsite wastewater treatment system can provide many benefits for installers, homeowners, and the environment. Scientific studies provide varied definitions of shallow systems. In summary, a shallow onsite wastewater treatment system is essentially any leachfield installed at a depth of 4 to 24 inches below grade. Shallow systems can be designed and installed as gravity-fed or low-pressure dosing for equal distribution. Here are five benefits of installing a shallow system.