We currency accept the following payment options:  Check, cash, Cash App, or Zelle.  

For standard/conventional systems the fees are usually a design fee and a permit fee.  For aerobic systems the fees are usually a design fee, a small Affidavit processing fee, and a permit fee.  However, keep in mind that some counties will ask for additional fees than mentioned above—such as driveway fees, development fees, or flood zone permit fees.  

In general, the type of system you need is driven by what kind of soil you have at the potential site. (The strength of your wastewater can also affect system type—but that is for another day). Texas breaks down the kind of soil we have here in the greater Bexar County area into four groups, called Class Ib, Class II, Class III, and Class IV.

Classes Ib, Class II, and Class III are generally sandy, loamy, or a mixture containing either sand or loam, and are suitable for standard/conventional systems. Class IV may generally be described as silty clay, or clay. Potential septic sites with this Class IV type of soil indicate a need for aerobic treatment with either spray or drip dispersion (recycling).

In Texas septic-related soil determinations are most often completed by TCEQ-Licensed Soil Evaluators, a license we also hold, in addition to our Texas Registered Sanitarian licenses. 

As professional septic designers, naturally we recommend you consider a TCEQ-licensed Installer to install your system.  Incidentally there are two levels of TCEQ septic (or OSSF—On Site Sewage Facility) Installers—Level I and Level II.  What’s the difference?  In general, Level I licensees may install standard or conventional systems, and Level II licensees may install either standard/conventional or aerobic systems.  Note:  Texas has a general regulation that homeowners may install their own standard system, if local regulations allow, but never an aerobic system.  Be aware that homeowners who are permitted by regulations to attempt this feat must undergo regular County inspection, just as a licensed Installer would.

The primary factors which affect the need to pump are the number of occupants/users, the amount of  domestic wastewater produced, and the volume of solids in the flows.  (For example, using a garbage disposal adds to the amount of solids which must be processed, or broken down).  As a general rule of thumb, most professionals agree every 3-5 years is average, but every system and situation is different.  We would say— “When it doubt, pump it out!” 

Do not Flush or Drain:  There are certain things which should not be flushed or put down the sink because they may negatively affect the biological processes all systems use, or they could clog system components—both of which could lead to system malfunctioning and possible repair needs.  Do Not Flush:  Wipes of any kinds (even if they say “flushable”), hair trimmings, coffee grounds, dental floss, disposable diapers, kitty litter, sanitary napkins, tampons, cigarette butts, condoms, gauze bandages, or paper towels.  Take care to avoid FOG (fat, oil, grease) items, which are particularly hard to break down.  Never flush/drain the following, which could contaminate surface or ground waters:  paints, varnishes, thinners, waste oils, photographic solutions, or pesticides.  (Source:  NOWRA/TEEX)

•  Never drive over any tanks or units, which could damage them.  Avoid overloading your system.  
• Be conservative with water use—do not leave on “running faucets”, do not allow plumbing/water leaks to go unrepaired, and try to split up high usage events on different days when possible—such as running multiple loads of laundry in a single day.  Remember—you are not on city sewer—your system was designed with a certain capacity in mind and can be overloaded, with detrimental effects.  
• The Recycling Area—underground drainfields, leaching chambers, dripfields, or above-ground surface spray areas:  Do not drive over these areas with vehicles or heavy equipment.  Avoid planting trees or bushes in underground recycling areas to help reduce the chance of root intrusion.  Keep recycling areas natural with grass or appropriate mixed plants—and avoid concrete, driveways, property improvements, mulch, or gravel/rock.