Septic Installation Done Right

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Conventional Septic Systems

A conventional septic system is the most common type used in Central Texas. It consists of a septic tank and a drain field, also called a leach field, where treated wastewater filters naturally through the soil. Conventional systems are reliable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective when soil conditions allow.

Conventional systems are the right choice when:

• Your lot has adequate soil permeability for natural filtration
• You have sufficient land area for a drain field
• Soil testing confirms the ground can handle the load

Conventional septic installation at Waco Septic Company starts from $13,000 depending on lot size, soil conditions, tank size, and drain field requirements.

Aerobic Treatment Systems (ATS)

An aerobic septic system uses oxygen to break down waste more efficiently than a conventional system. Aerobic systems produce a higher quality effluent and are required by Texas law on lots where soil conditions don't support conventional systems — which is common throughout Central Texas.

Aerobic systems are required or recommended when:

• Your lot fails a soil percolation test for conventional installation
• The property is near a water source, creek, or flood plain
• Local regulations require a higher level of treatment
• Lot size is limited

Aerobic system installation starts from $13,000 and requires an ongoing maintenance contract to stay compliant with Texas OSSF regulations. Waco Septic Company offers aerobic maintenance contracts starting from $300 per year.

A Low-Pressure Dosing system is a type of septic system that uses a pump to distribute treated wastewater evenly across a drain field through a network of small-diameter pipes. Rather than releasing effluent all at once, LPD systems dose the drain field in controlled, evenly timed intervals — which significantly extends the life of the drain field and allows the soil more time to properly absorb and treat the wastewater.

LPD systems are a good fit when:

• Your property has shallow soil depth or slower percolation rates
• You want to maximize drain field longevity
• The drain field is located on a slope or uneven terrain
• Your lot size limits how large a conventional drain field can be

LPD systems start at $21,000 and require a pump tank in addition to the septic tank, and the pump will need periodic maintenance to keep the dosing schedule running correctly. These systems start at $21,000Waco Septic Company installs, services, and repairs LPD systems throughout Central Texas.

Pump & Lift Stations

A pump or lift station is used when wastewater needs to be moved uphill or across a longer distance than gravity alone can handle. When the natural slope of a property doesn't allow effluent to flow from the septic tank to the drain field by gravity, a lift station uses a submersible pump to push the wastewater to where it needs to go.

Pump and lift stations are needed when:

• The drain field is located uphill from the septic tank
• The property layout requires wastewater to travel a long horizontal distance
• The system needs to dose multiple drain field zones
• An existing system is being upgraded or expanded

Lift stations start at $6,000 and require regular inspection and maintenance to ensure the pump is functioning properly and alarm systems are working. A failed lift station can cause sewage backups quickly, so keeping up with maintenance is critical.

Waco Septic Company installs, inspects, and services pump and lift stations across McLennan, Falls, Bell, Hill, Bosque, and Limestone counties.

Installing a septic system is a multi-step process that requires licensed professionals, county permits, and inspections. Here's how we handle it from start to finish:

1. Free Estimate We tell you upfront which type of system is right for your property and why and send you a written estimate immediately. No hidden charges or fees.

2. Soil Testing & Site Analysis We conduct a soil analysis test to determine how quickly your soil absorbs water. This determines whether a conventional or aerobic system is required and where the drain field or spray heads should be located.

3. Permit Application We pull all required permits through your county's On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) program. We handle the paperwork so you don't have to.

4. Excavation & Installation Our team excavates, places the tank, installs all lines, and sets up the system according to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards and local county regulations.

5. Inspection & Approval Once installation is complete, we coordinate the required county inspection to get your system officially approved and signed off.

6. Walkthrough & Documentation We walk you through how your system works, what to do and what to avoid, and provide documentation for your records.