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What is the maximum soil cover over septic drainfield lateral lines in Florida?
Thursday, July 7, 2022
The maximum soil cover over septic tank drainfield lateral lines is 30-inches, according to the Florida Administrative Code 64E-6.014(5)(f), Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems. The minimum soil cover is 6-inches.
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To learn more about SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS, see these other blog posts:
• What are the signs of a full septic tank?
• Can heavy rain cause a septic tank back up?
• Should I buy a house with a septic tank?
• What is the minimum distance from septic tank to house in Florida?
• Why would a house have a septic mound system?
• What can I add to my septic tank to help it work better?
• Why do septic tank contractors want you to get rid of your kitchen disposal?
• How can I tell if a house is connected to a septic tank system or sewer?
• How can I locate my septic tank?
• Does a septic tank have to be re-certified if a house has been vacant for a while?
• How often should I pump out the septic tank?
• Should I call a plumber or septic tank contractor when my septic tank backs up into the house?
• Do I have to get a larger septic tank when I build a home addition?
• Where is the septic tank? Are you going to inspect it?
• Can a house have more than one septic tank?
• What is the difference between gray water and black water in the plumbing code?
• What is safe to plant over a septic drainfield to avoid problems?
Visit our SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
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