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Expert septic design and permitting for contractors and property owners. Our engineers streamline the process, helping you start construction sooner.
- Swift Approvals of Septic System Designs for Permitting
- No Costly Redesigns
- Unparalled Expertise, Trusted for Approval Success!
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Our septic and wastewater designs are found throughout Utah in almost every project type.
Industrial
Mining
Private Property
Glamping
Commercial
Hotel & Resort
Our Septic Tank Designs And Waste Water Systems Are Less Expensive to Install, Easier to Maintain, and Faster to Get Approved.
Permit-Ready Septic Design
Our designs comply with all country health department regulations, ensuring quick permit approval for prompt construction initiation.
Complex Site? Swift Solutions
If soil conditions or a perc test complicate your septic system, we provide Level III and Alternative Septic System designs to keep your project moving forward.
Engineering Design
Our experienced engineers provide septic designs that comply with strict health and environmental standards, giving you peace of mind.
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Free Consultation
Schedule a consultation to discuss your septic needs and begin the approval process immediately.
We Do the Engineering and Design
We conduct a thorough site evaluation and design your system to meet local septic and wastewater system requirements for quick county health department approval.
Premit Approved. Start Construction.
With your approved septic system, you can get your building permit and begin construction.
Anderson succeeded where others failed. They designed an alternative septic system, making my cabin build possible. Highly recommend!"
Steve
Summit County - Cabin Owner
Septic Design Mistakes Can Halt Your Project. Don’t Let It Happen to You.
Incomplete or inadequate septic system designs can cause significant permitting setbacks or even make your project standstill.
Missed Soil Requirements
Poor soil absorption or high groundwater can prevent permits, halting progress at the start.
Non-Compliance with Setbacks
Failing to meet required setbacks from property lines, wells, or water sources can lead to costly redesigns.
Improper Slope Considerations
Sites with slopes over 25% may not qualify, leading to extensive delays or outright denials.
Inaccurate Site Assessments
Without a thorough site evaluation, the design may not meet Utah state requirements, causing prolonged reviews and redesigns.
At Anderson Engineering, we understand the frustration of project delays due to septic system issues. Our approach eliminates these setbacks, streamlining your design and permitting process to keep you on schedule.
Reliable Septic System Design that Gets You Permits – Fast.
Comprehensive Site Evaluations
Our engineers conduct thorough lot evaluations, ensuring your septic system design aligns with soil and groundwater conditions, removing the risk of unforeseen permitting issues.
Adaptable Design for Challenging Sites
Our team specializes in creating designs for steep or irregular slopes, maximizing your site’s potential while remaining fully compliant with Utah’s regulations.
Adaptable Design for Challenging Sites
Our team specializes in creating designs for steep or irregular slopes, maximizing your site’s potential while remaining fully compliant with Utah state regulations.
Streamlined Permitting Process
Anderson Engineering handles the entire permitting process, saving you time and ensuring your design meets all local health department standards, so you can focus on building without worry.
Experience Unmatched Septic System Design Solutions in Utah - Customized to You
Utah-Specific Solutions
Tailored septic designs that meet Utah state site conditions and regulations, ensuring quick permit approvals.
Expert-Led Designs for Reliable Compliance
Our engineers review each design, guaranteeing reliability and compliance with Utah standards and minimizing approval delays.
Alternative System Designs
We provide Level III and alternative system designs when needed, ensuring even challenging projects move forward smoothly.
Quick Turnaround for Faster Construction
Efficient processes help you get your building permit without unnecessary delays, allowing you to start construction sooner.
Clear, Concise Construction Drawings
We provide detailed construction drawings so you can use your trusted subcontractors effectively.
Engineering Custom Solutions Beyond Standard Limits
Our expertise, as engineers, allows use to design systems with more flexibility. We've yet to have a septic system not approved by working through the details with regulators.
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Septic Systems Aren't the Most Exciting - But They Make Dreams Possible.
From perc test and soil evaluations to design and permitting support, we expertly guide your residential, commercial, and industrial projects from concept to approval.
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FAQ
Get Clarity on Septic System Design: Answers to Your Most Common Questions
What is the process to get a permit for a septic tank design?
The process for septic tank design and getting a permit for your house or onsite wastewater treatment system varies by county. The Utah Department of Health has this information on its website, but the typical process is as follows:
- Contact your city or municipality’s engineering department to determine if there are land-use restrictions or sewer-connection requirements.
- Contact the sewer district that serves your area and confirm your house does not need to be connected to the local sewer system and a septic system is allowable for your area.
- If the house is connected to a public water system, confirm you will have year-round water availability.
- Conduct a soil analysis on the house lot to determine the rate of soil absorption of wastewater.
- Design the septic tank system. The design includes minium tank size and minium volume; the depth of installation; gallons per day of tank effluent to be treated; pipe size in inches; the inlet and outlet location; and the size and depth of drain field.
- Prepare design and construction drawings.
- Obtain a permit for your county health and environmental department.
How much does it cost to design and permit a septic tank system in Utah?
The cost to design and permit a conventional system in Utah ranges between $2,000 and $6,000. The range is dependent on the following components:
- Time is required to complete the soil analysis/percolation test to determine the proper location for the inlet and outlet, septic tank location, septic tank size and capacity, anticipated flow, the drain field location, and drain field size.
- The size of the building/home and location on the site.
- The location of the building/home and county and state requirements.
- The type of septic tank design and system needed. A conventional septic tank design is generally less expensive than an alternative septic system.
Who can design a septic system in Utah?
Utah septic tank design and onsite wastewater treatment systems are required to be designed by professionals certified by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality – Water Quality in the following categories:
- Level 1 – Soil Evaluations and percolation testing.
- Level 2 – Design, inspection, and maintenance of conventional underground wastewater disposal systems, including soil evaluations and percolation testing.
- Level 3 – Design, inspection, and maintenance of alternative or conventional underground wastewater disposal systems, including soil evaluations and percolation testing.
How much does it cost to install a new septic system?
A new traditional anaerobic septic system costs $2,000 to $10,000 for most tanks and systems. Level 3 systems or alternative systems cost $8,000 to $60,000. You might pay more for alternative, specialized drain or leach field, depending on your property size, soil composition, and water table depth.
Can I handle the septic tank permitting process myself?
No. Unless you meet the certification requirements for the Utah Department of Environmental Quality – Water Quality. To design a septic system, you need to be at a minimum a Level 2 Onsite Professional. The advantage of working with Anderson Engineering is we are also civil engineers and provide deeper design and construction optimization that usually lowers the installation cost.