SEWAGE DEPARTMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

How to Repair an Elevated Sandmound

 

There are many things that can cause an elevated sandmound to fail.  This program only deals with failures caused by a semi-permeable or impermeable layer forming at the aggregate/sand interface.  Such an layer impedes effluent from flowing through the sand and results in the effluent ...

 

  • Forcing its way out of the top or side of the mound, or

 

  • Backing up in the system, or

 

  • Producing excessive pressure causing premature failure of the effluent pump.

 

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