Sewer & Septic

A sewer connection and an onsite septic system involve different site information and review processes. Describe the existing arrangement and proposed use, and include any utility or agency comments. This helps the engineer identify the appropriate scope.

An engineer may be needed for a proposed connection, increased demand or a wastewater design issue. The applicable authority can confirm which professionals and approvals the project needs.

Confirm the engineering scope with the professional you engage and any permit requirements with the local building department.

Topics that may be relevant to the review: cleanout, grinder pump, lift station and wastewater treatment.

The engineer can review existing conditions, evaluate the proposed changes and prepare the calculations or design details included in the agreed scope.

• Planning a wastewater connection for a new use
• Assessing a proposed increase in system demand

Start with a short description. These details can help define the scope, but you do not need everything ready to request a quote.

• The project city or county, and the property address if known
• What you want to build, change or repair
• How the space or site is used now and what you plan to change
• Whether you have drawings or photos to share during follow-up
• The status of any permit application and comments received
• Your target dates or other scheduling constraints

• Plumbing Engineering
• Lift Stations & Grinder Pumps

Terms that may appear in plans, permit comments or contractor conversations about this work.

• cleanout
• grinder pump
• lift station
• wastewater treatment