ASTM D5879-95e1
Historical Standard: ASTM D5879-95e1 Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems
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ASTM D5879
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for the characterization of surface conditions at a site for evaluating suitability for an on-site septic system for disposal and treatment of wastewater. This practice provides a method for identifying potentially suitable areas for soil absorption of septic tank wastewater.
1.2 This practice can be used at any site where on-site treatment of residential and nonhazardous commercial wastewaters using septic tanks and natural soils or constructed filter beds is required or an option under consideration. This practice may also be useful when constructed wetlands are used as an alternative wastewater treatment method.
1.3 This practice should be used in conjunction with Practices D5921 and D5925.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D5921 Practice for Subsurface Site Characterization of Test Pits for On-Site Septic Systems
D5925 Practice for Preliminary Sizing and Delineation of Soil Absorption Field Areas for On-Site Septic Systems
Keywords
field investigations; preliminary investigations; septic systems; site characterization; site investigations: Field investigations; Preliminary screening/site investigation; Septic tank systems; Site identification/investigation/selection; Surface analysis--soil/rock/related materials; Wastewater testing/treatment;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.030.40 (Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment); 13.060.30 (Sewage water)
DOI: 10.1520/D5879-95E01
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