Septic service in Clemson University, SC
- Repairs, inspections, pumping and cleaning for Clemson University homes and businesses
- We take emergency septic calls 24/7
- A written contract before work starts
Clemson University at a glance
Septic soil rating
Mostly Cecil soils, rated somewhat limited by NRCS
Elevation
About 721 feet above sea level (USGS)
SC DES region
Pickens County, DES Greenville/Spartanburg
About septic in Clemson University
About Clemson University
Clemson University is a Census-designated place with 7,311 residents and only 104 counted housing units, about 62 road miles and 90 minutes west of downtown Spartanburg on I-85, US-123 and US-29. We also serve it, about 62 miles out. Clemson is 0.7 mile north and Pendleton 3.5 miles southeast. SC DES handles septic permits through its Greenville/Spartanburg office.
Soil and ground
Mapped soils in the area are Cecil at 3 sampled points, Pacolet at 1 and Toccoa at 1, with a water table as shallow as 45 inches at one point. NRCS rates 3 somewhat limited and 2 very limited for septic absorption fields, naming slow water movement, saturated zone, flooding, seepage and slope. Relief is about 201 feet, hilly. None of this is a property evaluation, only generalized survey data. Individual lots differ, so each one needs a site evaluation.
Soil data: USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey. Housing data: US Census Bureau ACS.Homes here
The 2020 Census counted 104 housing units against 7,311 residents here, a small count of homes for the population. The ACS estimates for this place carry margins too wide to quote, so we leave out year built, owner share and housing mix. Any building that has a septic tank still follows the same inspection and pumping schedule.
Services in Clemson University
Clemson University questions
Does the Seneca River matter for septic in Clemson University?
The Seneca River is about 1.2 miles and Seneca Creek about 1.3 miles from the centre, with Reflection Pond about 0.1 mile away. No flood zone is mapped within 0.3 mile of the centre. Ground that stays soggy over a drain field is still a reason to call.
What does the hilly ground at Clemson University mean for a drain field?
Relief reaches about 201 feet within a mile, and NRCS lists slope as a limit at one sampled point. Slope can limit where a drain field fits. The map describes the area, so your own lot needs a site evaluation before anyone plans anything.
Do you serve Clemson University?
We also serve Clemson University, about 62 miles from downtown Spartanburg. Call 864-680-2692 or send the form with your address and we will tell you for sure.
How do I get a septic quote in Clemson University?
Send the form on this page or call, with your address, the job you need or any issues you have noticed, and the tank size if you know it.
Do you take emergency calls in Clemson University?
We take emergency septic calls 24/7. Call 864-680-2692 and tell us your address and what you see.
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Septic service in Clemson University
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