ASTM D5879-95e1
Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems

Standard No.

ASTM D5879-95e1

Release Date

1995

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D5879-95(2003)

Latest

ASTM D5879/D5879M-18

Scope

1.1 This practice covers procedures for the characterization of surface conditions at a site for evaluating suitability for an on-site septic system for disposal and treatment of wastewater. This practice provides a method for identifying potentially suitable areas for soil absorption of septic tank wastewater.

1.2 This practice can be used at any site where on-site treatment of residential and nonhazardous commercial wastewaters using septic tanks and natural soils or constructed filter beds is required or an option under consideration. This practice may also be useful when constructed wetlands are used as an alternative wastewater treatment method.

1.3 This practice should be used in conjunction with Practices D5921 and D5925.

ASTM D5879-95e1 history

• 2018 ASTM D5879/D5879M-18 Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems
• 1995 ASTM D5879-95(2010) Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems
• 1995 ASTM D5879-95(2003) Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems
• 1995 ASTM D5879-95e1 Standard Practice for Surface Site Characterization for On-Site Septic Systems