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How to Build an Elevated Sandmound Sewage Disposal System
The construction discussed here covers the basic elevated sandmound. There are other variants that use proprietary materials. For example leaching chambers and similar products may be used in place of stone aggregate. Some systems are designed to use "rubber rock" (shredded tires). Contact the SEO to discuss procedures then such materials are specified.
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A large elevated sandmound utilizing leaching chambers instead of aggregate.