Services.Geophyta has a full, in-house, soil analysis laboratory to serve both farming and residential customers. With the use of Geographic Information Software (GIS), 3D Computer Aided Design Software (3DCAD), our committed technical staff is happy to help interpret all types of detailed maps, designs, and recommendations produced from the scientific data we collect for our customers.
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Soil TestingSoil testing is an important step in the home buying, home building process or when replacing an existing septic system. Our company works year round to ensure your project can stay on schedule. You will receive your detailed soils report within 7-10 business days after a site visit.
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Septic DesignWe utilize actual, on-site elevation readings for more accurate engineering calculations, design prints, and a bill of materials for an installer. With these details we are able to design a septic system that is tailor made for your property. Our designer is up to date on all Ohio Department of Health Regulations and will meet/discuss layout options with homeowners and installers.
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ConsultingOur knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing advice and recommendations when it comes to your soil testing, septic design, and agricultural needs. With our detailed reports, you will have all the information needed when contacting your local health department or fertilizer company.
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What To Expect With A Soil Evaluation:
1. We will conduct preliminary mapping of your parcel to determine approximate parcel boundaries, soil types, topographical features, vegetation features, and site history.
2. We will meet with you on site to discuss and identify locations of existing and/or future structures to include homes, outbuildings, water wells, ponds, and utility easements/right of ways.
3. We will then identify suitable locations for soil absorption areas for septic effluent.
4. Perform preliminary soil investigations if multiple absorption areas are available.
5. Collect soil core samples with a 1 1/4" diameter hollow tube probe to at least a four foot depth, unless rock is present at less than four feet.
6. Tray core samples for transportation back to our laboratory facility for further testing.
7. GPS tag all final soil sample locations.
8. Prepare a detailed soils report that meets health department requirements.
9. Create a detailed, color aerial photo map of your parcel showing soil sample locations, other important features, and areas of representative of each final soil core collected. This report is usually delivered within 7-10 business days from the site/soil evaluation date and should be shared with your county's health department.
2. We will meet with you on site to discuss and identify locations of existing and/or future structures to include homes, outbuildings, water wells, ponds, and utility easements/right of ways.
3. We will then identify suitable locations for soil absorption areas for septic effluent.
4. Perform preliminary soil investigations if multiple absorption areas are available.
5. Collect soil core samples with a 1 1/4" diameter hollow tube probe to at least a four foot depth, unless rock is present at less than four feet.
6. Tray core samples for transportation back to our laboratory facility for further testing.
7. GPS tag all final soil sample locations.
8. Prepare a detailed soils report that meets health department requirements.
9. Create a detailed, color aerial photo map of your parcel showing soil sample locations, other important features, and areas of representative of each final soil core collected. This report is usually delivered within 7-10 business days from the site/soil evaluation date and should be shared with your county's health department.
Tips:
-Both a soil evaluation and septic design need to be submitted to your county's health department before getting a permit to install.
-Any information about your ideal lot layout helps. It is a good idea to sketch out the layout of your house, driveway, outbuildings, pond, etc. so we can be more precise in system location. You can scan this layout and email it to us. Another option would be to have the proposed buildings staked out.
-Please protect all areas approved for septic treatment by staking and/or roping off the proposed locations prior to driveway and/or basement excavation if this is a new build. No soil, building, or waste material should be stored on the proposed soil absorption areas. Any disturbance to these areas may result in compaction and subsequent failure of the system. Any disturbance to the absorption area voids the results provided in the soils report.
-Any information about your ideal lot layout helps. It is a good idea to sketch out the layout of your house, driveway, outbuildings, pond, etc. so we can be more precise in system location. You can scan this layout and email it to us. Another option would be to have the proposed buildings staked out.
-Please protect all areas approved for septic treatment by staking and/or roping off the proposed locations prior to driveway and/or basement excavation if this is a new build. No soil, building, or waste material should be stored on the proposed soil absorption areas. Any disturbance to these areas may result in compaction and subsequent failure of the system. Any disturbance to the absorption area voids the results provided in the soils report.
Septic Design Options:
Engineered Sand Mound
Gravity Trenches
Alternative Gravity Options
Drone photos of Eljen system provided by Drew Nickoli and used with permission.
NPDES (Off Lot)
Shop Print Resources: SYBR-AER https://consolidatedtreatment.com/ JET https://www.jetincorp.com/ NORWECO https://www.norweco.com/
HYDRO-ACTION https://hydro-action.com/
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Spray
Shop Print Resources: HYDRO-ACTION https://hydro-action.com/ K RAIN https://www.krain.com/
Drip Distribution
Brochure provided by Active Wastewater System LLC
Sample Design Packages:
Sample Soil Evaluation:
Crop Sampling Field Study:
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