Application of Aerial Photographs and Surficial Geologic Maps to the Determination of Suitability of Land for Septic Tank Systems

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Research Article| January 01, 1980 Application of Aerial Photographs and Surficial Geologic Maps to the Determination of Suitability of Land for Septic Tank Systems STEPHEN D. CONNORS STEPHEN D. CONNORS Stephen D. Connors is a geologist with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information STEPHEN D. CONNORS Stephen D. Connors is a geologist with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. Publisher: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Online Issn: 1558-9161 Print Issn: 1078-7275 © 1980 Association of Engineering Geologists Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (1980) xvii (3): 153–162. https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.xvii.3.153 Article history First Online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation STEPHEN D. CONNORS; Application of Aerial Photographs and Surficial Geologic Maps to the Determination of Suitability of Land for Septic Tank Systems. Environmental & Engineering Geoscience 1980;; xvii (3): 153–162. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.xvii.3.153 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyEnvironmental & Engineering Geoscience Search Advanced Search Abstract The majority of homesites in the town of Arcade, Wyoming County, New York rely on individual septic tank systems. Proper construction and regulation of septic tank systems minimize disease transmission and ground water contamination. Appraisal of soil and site conditions is the most important step in determining suitability of land for septic tank systems.Aerial photographs, surficial geology, grain size analysis and permeability tests were utilized to determine the suitability of the area for septic tank systems. Criteria were established using aerial photographs and surficial geologic maps in glaciated areas to determine septic tank suitability without the use of an extensive laboratory program.Results indicate that the town of Arcade has generally unfavorable soil conditions for septic tank systems. Data from this study are presented in the form of a three tone map intended for use by planners. The described method should be applicable to other glaciated areas and land suitability studies. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.