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Our designs comply with all country health department regulations, ensuring quick permit approval for prompt construction initiation.
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.
Our experienced engineers provide septic designs that comply with strict health and environmental standards, giving you peace of mind.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your septic needs and begin the approval process immediately.
We conduct a thorough site evaluation and design your system to meet local septic and wastewater system requirements for quick county health department approval.
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!"
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Incomplete or inadequate septic system designs can cause significant permitting setbacks or even make your project standstill.
Poor soil absorption or high groundwater can prevent permits, halting progress at the start.
Failing to meet required setbacks from property lines, wells, or water sources can lead to costly redesigns.
Sites with slopes over 25% may not qualify, leading to extensive delays or outright denials.
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.
Our engineers conduct thorough lot evaluations, ensuring your septic system design aligns with soil and groundwater conditions, removing the risk of unforeseen permitting issues.
Our team specializes in creating designs for steep or irregular slopes, maximizing your site’s potential while remaining fully compliant with Utah’s regulations.
Our team specializes in creating designs for steep or irregular slopes, maximizing your site’s potential while remaining fully compliant with Utah state regulations.
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.
Tailored septic designs that meet Utah state site conditions and regulations, ensuring quick permit approvals.
Our engineers review each design, guaranteeing reliability and compliance with Utah standards and minimizing approval delays.
We provide Level III and alternative system designs when needed, ensuring even challenging projects move forward smoothly.
Efficient processes help you get your building permit without unnecessary delays, allowing you to start construction sooner.
We provide detailed construction drawings so you can use your trusted subcontractors effectively.
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.
Ready to move your project forward with confidence? Schedule your consultation today and take the next step toward completing your vision.
From perc test and soil evaluations to design and permitting support, we expertly guide your residential, commercial, and industrial projects from concept to approval.
FAQ
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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