Hoot Advanced Septic Systems in El Dorado County
Solutions for Granite, Slope & Small Lots
We supply, start up and service Hoot advanced treatment systems for El Dorado County properties, from Placerville, Diamond Springs and Shingle Springs to Cameron Park, Pollock Pines and Georgetown.
Why El Dorado County Sites Are Tough on Septic
El Dorado County’s foothill parcels often sit on decomposed or solid granite, with steep grades and limited usable area. Finding enough suitable soil for a conventional leach field, plus a reserve area, can stop a project cold.
The Hoot treats wastewater to a high level inside the tank, so the dispersal system has less work to do and can often be smaller. That flexibility is why advanced treatment is so often the answer on difficult foothill sites.
A note on the Tahoe Basin: septic discharges in El Dorado County’s Lake Tahoe Basin are tightly restricted to protect the lake. If your property is in the basin, check with the county first. The information on this page applies to the western slope.
How El Dorado County Regulates Advanced Septic Systems
Septic systems in El Dorado County are permitted by the El Dorado County Environmental Management Department (Environmental Health Division) under the county’s Local Agency Management Program (LAMP).
- The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board approved El Dorado County’s LAMP in 2017, and it took effect May 13, 2018.
- The LAMP is what allows the county to permit systems with supplemental treatment, like the Hoot, under the State’s Tier 2 rules.
- Under the State OWTS Policy, systems with supplemental treatment are subject to ongoing monitoring and inspection requirements.
- Every Hoot in California requires a lifetime Operation & Maintenance (O&M) agreement, which we provide.
Rules change and every parcel is different. Confirm current requirements with the county (El Dorado County Environmental Management), and call us with questions. We’ve worked with California county environmental health departments since 2006.
Hoot Services in El Dorado County
We manufacture and deliver Hoot systems, complete the tank-top connections and startup, and provide lifetime O&M service. Excavation and site work are handled by your licensed installer, and we coordinate with them from delivery through startup.
Free Hoot Suitability Consultation
Find out whether a Hoot fits your El Dorado County site before you spend on engineered design or more testing.
Hoot Supply & Statewide Delivery
As California’s authorized Hoot manufacturer and distributor, we deliver tanks and components directly to your job site.
Startup & Tank-Top Connections
We complete tank-top connections, controller programming, alarm testing and system startup, coordinated with your licensed installer.
Lifetime O&M Service
Scheduled service visits, performance checks and records to support your county permit, as required for every Hoot in California.
Alarms, Repairs & Diagnostics
Alarm response, component replacement and troubleshooting for Hoot systems throughout El Dorado County.
Designer & Contractor Support
Spec sheets, CAD drawings, wiring diagrams and inspection prep for the engineers and septic contractors on your project.
Communities we serve in El Dorado County include: Placerville · Diamond Springs · Shingle Springs · Cameron Park · El Dorado Hills · Pollock Pines · Camino · Somerset · Georgetown · Cool · Garden Valley.
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