Is Interpreting Soil Loading Rates a Slippery Slope?

There can be room for differing opinions on soil design loading rates, but extensive research is available on the topic.
Is Interpreting Soil Loading Rates a Slippery Slope?
Jim Anderson, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate and recipient of the pumping industry’s Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award. Email Jim questions about septic system maintenance and operation at editor@pumper.com.

A pumper/installer/designer I’ve worked with for years posed a question to me about the design loading rate for sandy clay loam soils. I answered his question at the time, but thought the topic should be shared with a larger audience because I am sure he is not the only person...

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