If you are building a school, office complex, subdivision, or any other type of large-scale project, you may need an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) for wastewater treatment and management. If you need an on-site wastewater plant, a feasibility study will be required.
Why Do I Need a Wastewater Feasibility Study?
If your building is situated outside of the city limits or within the city limits of a small town, you will most likely have to address the associated wastewater on your own. Cities only provide plumbing and off-site wastewater disposal for buildings within the city limits, and some small towns don't provide off-site plumbing at all. On-site wastewater treatment requires a completed feasibility study before you begin the design or construction processes for your project.
What Is an On-Site Feasibility Study?
An on-site sewage feasibility study is conducted by your Austin, Texas waste and water management engineering firm. They will do a comprehensive review of every aspect pertaining to your proposed on-site sewage facility (OSSF) during which they will identify and evaluate all the potential issues that may arise due to geographic or governmental restrictions. Without a feasibility study, permits and other issues may be overlooked which can lead to complications. If the property is for sale or lease, the feasibility study allows the owners to proceed with deed and lease clauses without having to wait for the actual wastewater plant to be completed.
A feasibility study includes two parts: inspection and evaluation. The inspection critiques all the geographic aspects of the property, utilizing site and soil evaluations to discern any potential drainage issues. The evaluation involves research into governmental, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and Texas Health and Safety Code regulations as they apply to on-site sewage and your specific property.
A professional wastewater management design company in Austin, Texas can help you determine how many feasibility studies are necessary for example, for a subdivision you may need one feasibility study for each lot. WWD Engineering has served Texas since 1983, delivering thorough, effective OSSF designs for schools, parks, gas stations, and many other projects across the state. Call them today to discuss how their on-site wastewater expertise can help you.
