In many parts of Mississippi, the best engineering is the kind that doesn’t require electricity. Gravity-fed septic systems are the gold standard for reliability. As long as the earth has a pull, your waste will go where it’s supposed to—provided the system was designed correctly for your Hattiesburg lot. This 1,000-word guide explores the components and physics of gravity systems.
For a gravity system to work, the "pitch" of the pipes must be perfect. If the slope is too steep, liquid moves too fast and leaves solids behind (the "toboggan" effect). If it’s too shallow, nothing moves. We use laser-guided levels to ensure that every inch of pipe is exactly where it needs to be to facilitate natural flow from the house to the tank and into the field.
Even the best gravity system needs a check-up. Ensure your slope and tank health are optimal.
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It relies on precise pipe pitch so solids and liquids move together correctly from the house to the tank and into the drainfield, without pumps or electricity.
Liquid moves too fast and leaves solids behind - what's called the 'toboggan effect.'
Nothing moves - waste doesn't flow properly through the system.
Laser-guided levels are used to ensure every inch of pipe is exactly where it needs to be for natural flow.
Yes. Even the best gravity system needs regular check-ups to make sure the slope and tank health stay optimal.