Description
A Variance Septic System OWTS design may be necessary if some of the rules and regulations set forth by the Rhode Island Department of Environment can’t be met.
There are too many reasons to list here for a Variance Septic System OWTS design, but the following list outlines a few of the most common reasons for needing a Variance Septic System OWTS design:
- High water table.
- Shallow depth to impervious materials, such as ledge.
- Existing or proposed wells are too close to the Septic System OWTS. This is usually due to small sized lots and/or site constraints that limit separation.
- Existing or proposed Septic System OWTS are too close to environmental constraints such as; ponds, rivers and streams, wetland areas including swamps and marshes, or to surface drinking water supplies including tributaries that flow to them.
In addition to our designing a Variance Septic System you will first need to have Soil Evaluation testing done, prior to any design, and Designers Supervision services when the Variance Septic System is constructed and installed, which are not included.
You also may need to retain the services of a Class III Designer, and/or Professional Engineer, among other professionals, to complete this work. These services are not included and you are responsible for retaining such professionals, as necessary.
Valid only in Rhode Island, excluding New Shoreham (Block Island) and Prudence Island. Call for pricing for surveys on New Shoreham (Block Island) and Prudence Island.
Does not include Soil Evaluation Testing.
Does not include Class III Designer, Professional Engineer, or any other professionals required to complete the Variance Septic System OWTS design and application.
Does not include application fees to accompany application to RIDEM.
Does not include backhoe, excavator, construction or installation.
Does not include Designers Supervision or Designers Certificate of Conformance.
Does not include Boundary Field Survey.
