Septic system permits: Foothills Soil Consulting offers assistance with obtaining septic system permits for individual homes/lots, apartment and condominium complexes, large developments, and commercial developments. We offer assistance with preparing permit application paperwork, gather soil information to speed the permit process, and conduct required soil work for large (greater than 1500-3000 gallons per day) septic systems. We also assist with obtaining permits for lots that have been turned down by the local health department.

Preliminary soil investigations: Are you thinking of buying a tract of land but want to be sure that the proposed development will be economically feasible? Foothills Soil Consulting can look at the tract before you purchase it to assess its suitability for your intended use, and to make sure that you will be able to obtain the septic permits you need to achieve your vision for this tract of land. Our investigation focuses on the characteristics of the soils on the site—if other professionals are needed to assess different aspects of the site, Foothills Soil Consulting can help locate the appropriate assistance for evaluating the site.

Soil mapping and development assistance: On many sites available space for septic systems or other forms of onsite wastewater is the main limitation on development. Foothills Soil Consulting can create a soil map that will guide planning to allow you to maximize use of the site and avoid costly mistakes. These maps can be used to make informed decisions about septic systems, infrastructure placement, and development density before grading is started. A soil map allows you to avoid costly after-the-fact work to obtain septic system permits for lots with limited or no options for septic systems. They can also be used to guide more aesthetic, environmentally friendly developments.

Water reuse and surface application of wastewater: As water supplies become more limited, water reuse can be an option to allow the use of wastewater to safely water amenities and public spaces in the proposed development. In addition, for lots where a septic system permit cannot be obtained, water reuse and surface application of treated wastewater are options to consider that might allow use of lots that cannot obtain a septic system permit.

Documentation of soils and a nutrient management plan are required to obtain a permit for water reuse or surface application of wastewater from the Division of Water Quality. Foothills Soil Consulting can assist with this part of the permit process and with locating sites for wastewater application.

 

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