Septic System Permitting and Design

PRE-PURCHASE PRELIMINARY LAND AND SITE EVALUATIONS

One of the most highly recommended and important services we offer. If you are purchasing a piece of property the value of a few hours of our time could save you enormous amounts of money down the road. This evaluation is designed to answer the simple question: “This is the vision I have for this property, Can it meet my goals?” Whether you want to put in a RV park, a single house, a pond, or a development we will answer this question for you and give you an idea of what the cost and environmental permitting process will entail.

SEPTIC SYSTEM PERMITTING AND DESIGN

LRM staff has permitted over a 3,500 residential lots for septic systems across Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina. These lots range from lots previously denied by the local health department or state to entire developments. LRM’s understanding of the areas soils and onsite wastewater rules for permitting will be an invaluable asset to your project and help to make it a success.

LAND APPLICATION – LARGE SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER PERMITTING

LRM staff has permitted more Large Wastewater Systems using Land Application as disposal than any other consulting firm in Western North Carolina. Exceeding certain design flow thresholds on a project requires a Licensed Soil Scientist to gather and present data for permitting through the appropriate regulatory agency. Our goal is to maximize the value of your project my providing the most economical wastewater solution possible. LRM have permitted many Large Wastewater Systems over the last 12 years, including Schools, Golf Course Irrigation Systems, Grocery Stores, RV Parks, Residential Developments, Student Apartments, Camps and Retreat Centers and Industrial Developments.

STORMWATER AND INFILTRATION ANALYSIS

Any engineer will tell you his design is only as good as the data utilized to design it. LRM is filling a growing need in servicing surrounding engineering firms with supplying this data. LRM is one of the only firms in the area with staff qualified to identify a Seasonal High Water Table (SHWT), which is required in the permitting of many stormwater infiltration designs. LRM also has six Constant Head Permeameters which are utilized to obtain in-situ soils infiltration rates to accurately assist and engineers design. 

Private Option – North Carolina and South Carolina Septic System Permitting

LRM is well versed in private option septic permits in both North Carolina and South Carolina. In North Carolina, a Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS) can obtain approval on a septic permit within 5 days of report submittal utilizing the Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator legislation. https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_130A/GS_130A-336.2.pdf.

If the it’s a large system design, or commercial wastewater system, a professional engineer (PE) and LSS is often required for the private septic system design and permitting. LRM is routinely contract by local engineering firms on these North Carolina Engineered Option Permits (EOP) to fulfill the LSS requirement on submittals.

A very similar process to the EOP is utilized in South Carolina allowing a LSS and PE to bypass the regulatory review, thus expediting septic system permits. In South Carolina this is referred to at a 610 submittal. More information on the 610 submittals can be found here at: https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/Library/CR-

LRM has permitted numerous single-family residences, and multiple large commercial system in North Carolina and South Carolina utilizing these private septic system permitting routes. It should be noted, these are more expensive permitting routes, than obtain a standard septic system approval. The inspection and certification process, along with the liability of following each state’s approved standards falls on the shoulders of the licensed professional.