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806 Foxglove Drive
Edna , Texas 77957
Phone & Fax 361-782-0233
Septic System Site Evaluation & Design
Bruce Miller R. S.
Professional Registered Sanitarian
State Texas
Serving the Upper Texas
Gulf Coast
"With an independent septic system site evaluation & design service"
A graduate from
For the past sixteen years I have worked in the public environmental health
sector. Previously worked as an
inspector for a county health department for many years and the last ten
years independently as a septic system site evaluator and designer.
I currently hold a "Registered Sanitarian" license issued by the
State of Texas (3253) and a "Site Evaluator" license (0S10553) issued
by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under the On-Site Sewage
Facilities Division. I attend the
annual required training classes and many other seminars to stay abreast of the
latest developments in the industry.
Service Area - I work along the gulf coast of
I have extensive experience in working on small lots along the gulf waters.
For soil sampling I use a hydraulic driven 48" probe that recovers an
undisturbed core for accurate soil identification. The unit is mounted on the back of a 1/2
ton
four wheel drive pickup truck. The
coring unit was manufactured for this purpose specifically.
I develop "Computer Assisted Drawing" site plans and prepare a
professional packet of the required information for you to obtain installation
bids and/or begin the permitting process.
It is my goal to deliver an accurate site evaluation and design while also
taking the time to explain all possible options available to customers
concerning their septic system project. Since Home Environmental Services
is not a septic system installation business the decision about septic system
options will only be determined when the site evaluation has been completed.
This is not a sideline job it is a full-time business built around dependable customer service.
Professional Memberships
A life member of the Texas
Environmental Health Association
For information about a septic tank, septic systems, septic system design,
systems such as Aerobic septic systems, Low Pressure Dosing septic systems or
others, septic system maintenance, publications and research try these links
below.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Rules, Phone Numbers, licensed
individuals, and other info www.tceq.state.tx.us/
. In the "site search" space enter "ossf general
information" click "go" then click on the link "onsite
sewage facilities (septic systems) general information". For subdivision
info click on link and then click on "Red Book" for state rules.
I can explain the TCEQ septic system review process for
subdivisions.
Low Pressure Dosing Pipe System - Design & Installation Manual - Call
919-515-9101 for manual #UNC-SG-82-03, $2.50, 32 page manual.
Or go to www.ncseagrant.org/
and search all products for "Design and Installation of Low Pressure Pipe
Waste Treatment Systems" check by above ID #.
Septic system info site www.inspect-ny.com
and click on "septic system".
Septic system info site www.build-yourown-home.com
and click on "septic system".
Texas Agricultural Extension Service - http://tcebookstore.org/ search for "waste"
for numerous publications about septic systems.
Property Owner's Checklist for Septic System Planning
The following items are needed prior to my arrival at the site. This
is the information required by rule to complete the permit application process.
Please make clear copies of all relevant paper work for me.
Provide copies of your property survey - A surveyor's drawing is best if
available or a property deed description indicating the measurements of the
property borders.
Appraisal District maps are usually not accurate for this application. You may
have to go the local
If you have a lot less than two acres the property corners must be located so
measurements can be taken accurately to develop the scale drawing. To
find corners without a survey expense you could try using a metal detector to
locate the iron corner pins and use your deed description for measurements.
A floor plan is needed for new house construction with number of bedrooms and
square feet of living area. The plan needs to indicate the footprint
measurements of outside size of house. Existing homes I can measure,
however the appraisal district usually can give you the main living area size
we need for sizing your septic system.
Please determine if you have the old toilets or the newer water savers.
The water savers are usually the smaller tanks. If you have an older home
it would be good to have your plumber check all your fixtures for proper
operating conditions. If you have the old high capacity tanks we need to
discuss if they should be replaced depending on the site evaluation and septic
system type required.
Locate the sewer pipe where it comes out of the house and any other drain
pipes. Locate the same on floor plans for new home construction.
The site address of the house is needed. You may have to contact the
local 911 address provider by calling the county judge's office.
Locate your neighbor's water wells this is very important on small lots and in
subdivisions. Please ask them if we can measure across their
property. Many times the well is hidden or disguised.
Locate the water line connection from your well to your house.
The area for soil sampling must be mowed or cleared to enter with a pickup
truck or other plans for sampling must be made..let me know.
Please fax a map or call with good directions to your property.
If you have any information about your Floodplain Zone classification please
provide that. The local Floodplain Administrator can provide it also.
Call when you have all the information and we can make an appointment for the
site evaluation.
Please call me with any questions. Having all the correct information will greatly speed up your project.