Minnesota Septic Systems

A compliance inspection is a verification that a septic system is still operating properly to protect water resources like surface waters and wells and to protect human health.  It involves the inspection of septic tanks and drainfields.  Learn more about the types of septic systems here: https://septic.umn.edu/all-about-septics

Local Government Units (LGUs) like counties and cities regulate and ensure state code requirements are met.  Some LGUs have more restrictive requirements for septic systems than the state minimum requirements.  Compliance inspections are often required for property transfers and in areas close to shoreland.

A standard residential system is designed using the number of bedrooms to determine design flow and the depth in the ground to seasonally saturated soils.  These are based on state and local requirements.
Slick Nick Septic is licensed to work anywhere in the state and to design both small and large systems.

The type of drainfield you have is determined by the soil separation present on your property.  Indicators in the soil are determined at the time of a soil verification during the septic design process.  If the soil allows an in-ground system, you will not need a mound system.

There are a few factors here, but there are a few main things that determine system cost: 

1. Size of system. The number of bedrooms/campsites/etc. determines design flow and size of tanking necessary.  The type of soil dictates how large the drainfield needs to be to absorb all of the effluent distributed.

2. Type of system. Largely determined by space and soil separation. In-ground systems cost less than above-ground (mound) systems.

3. Installer. Installer cost can vary. That can be due to a number of factors. It never hurts to call around and get a few estimates.