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New Braunfels and Comal County

New Braunfels and Comal County septic questions often come down to limestone hills, Canyon Lake and the Edwards Aquifer. Typical work here includes aerobic and advanced system maintenance, pumping, repairs and permit inspections.

Narrow drain-field trench cut across a steep slope
Photo: Soil Science from Raleigh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Soils and ground conditions in New Braunfels and Comal County

Comal County is Hill Country terrain with thin, rocky soils over limestone and karst features in places.

Much of the county lies over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones, so OSSFs are designed with extra care around Canyon Lake and the Guadalupe River.

Climate and what it means for a septic system

Flash floods — including the major 1998 and 2002 Guadalupe River floods — and long dry spells are part of the local climate.

A tank only works as well as the drain field after it: saturated, compacted or root-filled soil is the most common reason for slow drains, odors and wet spots, so the soil and the water table are checked as well as the tank.

Local approvals and rules

The Comal County Engineer’s Office handles OSSF permits in unincorporated areas.

In Texas, the TCEQ regulates on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs) under 30 TAC Chapter 285. Counties, cities and river authorities act as authorized agents that issue permits, and installers, site evaluators and maintenance providers must hold TCEQ licences. Aerobic treatment units must be covered by a maintenance contract and serviced on a regular schedule.

Typical septic work in New Braunfels and Comal County

Aerobic and advanced system maintenance, pumping, repairs and permit inspections. Every property is different, so the system is located, opened and inspected on site before any repair is recommended or quoted.

Know where your tank, lids and drain field are, keep vehicles and new structures off them, and have pumping or permit records ready before the visit.

Texas Septic Tank Pro in New Braunfels and Comal County

We take septic enquiries from New Braunfels and Comal County and surrounding areas around the clock. Tell us the address, when the tank was last pumped and what is happening, and we will arrange a visit.

Sources

  1. Comal County
  2. TCEQ — On-Site Sewage Facilities
  3. US EPA — SepticSmart

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