• Overview: The treatment effectiveness of on-site septic systems used in conjunction with artificial drainage is being evaluated.

 
• Goal: Develop on-site waste treatment alternatives for traditionally unsuitable shallow water table soils. Develop maintenance and management recommendations to enhance performance of all types of waste treatment alternatives used in shallow water table soils.

 
• Proper waste management is a major limitation to rural development, environmental quality, and public health throughout eastern North Carolina. Conventional septic systems do not function properly under high water table conditions. In the 20 coastal counties, over 75 percent of the land area is considered unsuitable for conventional on-site sewage treatment systems due to soil wetness. Many of the suitable sites have now been developed.

 
• Cooperators: M. Hoover (Soil Science), A. Amoozegar (Soil Science), R. Rubin (BAE)

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