24/7 Emergency septic service available around the clock (325) 248-8740 Home/Services/New Installs/Low Pressure Dose New septic installs Low Pressure Dose (LPD) Septic Systems in Kingsland, TX When soil or slope conditions are not friendly to a conventional system, an LPD system can offer a medium alternative to save cost. We handle the full process across Burnet County, Llano County, and the Texas Hill Country, from evaluation through installation. Call (325) 248-8740 Request service TCEQ licensed Based in Kingsland, TX Free estimates Same-day service 4.9 stars on Google 24/7 emergency Septic Pumping and Maintenance by Cody LLC designs and installs low pressure dose (LPD) septic systems in Kingsland, TX and across the Texas Hill Country. LPD systems use a pump to dose the drainfield in timed cycles, which makes them a good fit for properties in Burnet County and Llano County with clay-heavy or slower-draining soils where wastewater distribution needs more control. We manage the full process from evaluation through installation. What is a low pressure dose septic system? A low pressure dose (LPD) system is similar to a conventional system. It still has a standard septic tank, but it adds a pump tank. These usually come as one piece, since most manufacturers offer a three-compartment tank. Septic tankThe same standard septic tank used in a conventional system. Pump compartmentA pump is installed in the third compartment of the tank. DrainfieldThe pump pressurizes the effluent to the entire drainfield, dosed in timed cycles. When an LPD system makes sense When soil or slope conditions are not as friendly, an LPD system can offer a medium alternative to save cost. It may be the right fit if your property has: Soil or slope conditions that are not friendly to a conventional system Clay-heavy or slower-draining soils, common on properties in Burnet County and Llano County Groundwater or restrictive horizons that call for different setbacks, which LPD systems allow A site where the system needs to be installed above or below the tank Not sure which system fits your lot? Compare with a conventional system or an aerobic system. Drainfield options for LPD systems Pipe and gravelA gravel and pipe drainfield is one option for an LPD system. Leaching chambersHere in the Hill Country, some jurisdictions allow LPD systems with leaching chambers. Pump alarm and power requirements One advantage of an LPD system is the alarm. The homeowner has a mechanical or audio/visual alarm in place that lets them know if there is an issue with the pump. For the alarm, LPD systems require an electrical circuit specifically designated for the septic system. Design and installation requirements An LPD system must be designed by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian and installed by someone who holds an Installer II license. We manage the full process from evaluation through installation. Initial inspection and perc holesAbout perc holes Site evaluationAbout site evaluations Engineered designDesigned by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian. About engineered design PermittingWe handle the permitting for your system. InstallationInstalled by an Installer II license holder. Maintenance and repairWe also handle maintenance and repair after the install. Maintenance contracts and septic tank pump repair Why hire Septic Pumping and Maintenance by Cody LLC Centrally based in Kingsland and serving Burnet County, Llano County, and central Texas One company for the whole job: inspection, perc holes, design, permitting, and installation LPD design and installation for Hill Country soil and slope conditions Maintenance and repair after your system is in the ground 24/7 emergency service 24/7 emergency septic service Emergency service is available 24/7. Call our office and we will work with you to repair the problem quickly and efficiently. Call (325) 248-8740 Low pressure dose septic system FAQs What is a low pressure dose (LPD) septic system?A low pressure dose system is similar to a conventional septic system. It has a standard septic tank plus a pump tank, usually combined in one three-compartment tank. A pump in the third compartment pressurizes the effluent to the entire drainfield. When is an LPD septic system used?When soil or slope conditions are not as friendly, an LPD system can offer a medium alternative to save cost. LPD systems are a good fit for properties in Burnet County and Llano County with clay-heavy or slower-draining soils, where wastewater distribution needs more control. How does a low pressure dose system work?A pump installed in the third compartment of the tank pressurizes the effluent and doses the entire drainfield in timed cycles. LPD systems can be installed above or below the tank and allow different setbacks to groundwater and restrictive horizons. Does an LPD system need electricity?Yes. LPD systems have a mechanical or audio/visual alarm that alerts the homeowner to an issue with the pump, and they require an electrical circuit specifically designated for the septic system. Who can design and install an LPD septic system?An LPD system must be designed by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian and installed by someone who holds an Installer II license. Can an LPD system use leaching chambers?Yes, in some areas. A gravel and pipe drainfield is one option, and here in the Hill Country some jurisdictions allow LPD systems with leaching chambers. Ready to plan your LPD septic system? Call (325) 248-8740 for a free estimate. Serving Kingsland, Burnet County, Llano County, and the Texas Hill Country. Call (325) 248-8740
Septic Pumping and Maintenance by Cody LLC designs and installs low pressure dose (LPD) septic systems in Kingsland, TX and across the Texas Hill Country. LPD systems use a pump to dose the drainfield in timed cycles, which makes them a good fit for properties in Burnet County and Llano County with clay-heavy or slower-draining soils where wastewater distribution needs more control. We manage the full process from evaluation through installation. What is a low pressure dose septic system? A low pressure dose (LPD) system is similar to a conventional system. It still has a standard septic tank, but it adds a pump tank. These usually come as one piece, since most manufacturers offer a three-compartment tank. Septic tankThe same standard septic tank used in a conventional system. Pump compartmentA pump is installed in the third compartment of the tank. DrainfieldThe pump pressurizes the effluent to the entire drainfield, dosed in timed cycles. When an LPD system makes sense When soil or slope conditions are not as friendly, an LPD system can offer a medium alternative to save cost. It may be the right fit if your property has: Soil or slope conditions that are not friendly to a conventional system Clay-heavy or slower-draining soils, common on properties in Burnet County and Llano County Groundwater or restrictive horizons that call for different setbacks, which LPD systems allow A site where the system needs to be installed above or below the tank Not sure which system fits your lot? Compare with a conventional system or an aerobic system. Drainfield options for LPD systems Pipe and gravelA gravel and pipe drainfield is one option for an LPD system. Leaching chambersHere in the Hill Country, some jurisdictions allow LPD systems with leaching chambers. Pump alarm and power requirements One advantage of an LPD system is the alarm. The homeowner has a mechanical or audio/visual alarm in place that lets them know if there is an issue with the pump. For the alarm, LPD systems require an electrical circuit specifically designated for the septic system. Design and installation requirements An LPD system must be designed by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian and installed by someone who holds an Installer II license. We manage the full process from evaluation through installation. Initial inspection and perc holesAbout perc holes Site evaluationAbout site evaluations Engineered designDesigned by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian. About engineered design PermittingWe handle the permitting for your system. InstallationInstalled by an Installer II license holder. Maintenance and repairWe also handle maintenance and repair after the install. Maintenance contracts and septic tank pump repair Why hire Septic Pumping and Maintenance by Cody LLC Centrally based in Kingsland and serving Burnet County, Llano County, and central Texas One company for the whole job: inspection, perc holes, design, permitting, and installation LPD design and installation for Hill Country soil and slope conditions Maintenance and repair after your system is in the ground 24/7 emergency service 24/7 emergency septic service Emergency service is available 24/7. Call our office and we will work with you to repair the problem quickly and efficiently. Call (325) 248-8740 Low pressure dose septic system FAQs What is a low pressure dose (LPD) septic system?A low pressure dose system is similar to a conventional septic system. It has a standard septic tank plus a pump tank, usually combined in one three-compartment tank. A pump in the third compartment pressurizes the effluent to the entire drainfield. When is an LPD septic system used?When soil or slope conditions are not as friendly, an LPD system can offer a medium alternative to save cost. LPD systems are a good fit for properties in Burnet County and Llano County with clay-heavy or slower-draining soils, where wastewater distribution needs more control. How does a low pressure dose system work?A pump installed in the third compartment of the tank pressurizes the effluent and doses the entire drainfield in timed cycles. LPD systems can be installed above or below the tank and allow different setbacks to groundwater and restrictive horizons. Does an LPD system need electricity?Yes. LPD systems have a mechanical or audio/visual alarm that alerts the homeowner to an issue with the pump, and they require an electrical circuit specifically designated for the septic system. Who can design and install an LPD septic system?An LPD system must be designed by a professional engineer or registered sanitarian and installed by someone who holds an Installer II license. Can an LPD system use leaching chambers?Yes, in some areas. A gravel and pipe drainfield is one option, and here in the Hill Country some jurisdictions allow LPD systems with leaching chambers.
