Environmental Resources

Trust takes time, and so does a solid septic design.

At Environmental Resources, we believe in getting it right the first time, even if that means spending a little extra time on the details. Every setback, property improvement and future construction idea has to work together to meet State and County regulations...and to keep your property running smoothly for years to come.

We’d rather be thorough than fast, honest than easy, and prepared instead of surprised.

Because when nature calls, you don’t want just anyone answering. 🌿💩

👉 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls.

We’re not in the business of sugar-coating. 🍬

At Environmental Resources, we give our clients the full picture up front, because knowing what to expect beats being caught off guard every time.

Sometimes a system won't fit.
Sometimes floodplain regulations cost extra.
Sometimes additional permits are required.
Sometimes neighboring water well are in the way.

We’d rather you know the possibilities now than get blindsided later.

That’s how we’ve done it for 20+ years. Honest answers, no surprises, and no “we’ll cross that bridge later.”

🌿 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls.
👉 Real talk. Real design. Real results.

Whether it’s a new build, a remodel, or a growing business...When nature calls, we handle the paperwork 🧻💩

You might need a new septic design + permit if you’re:
➡️ Adding bedrooms or bathrooms
➡️ Expanding a building or staff
➡️ Replacing an old, non-compliant system

From homes to commercial projects, we handle the design and permitting so you can focus on everything but the red tape.

👉 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls. 🌿💩

Not all Texas dirt is created equal! 🧱

Before we can start a design a soil analysis is required — because your soil type decides what kind of system you can install. This is why a proper site visit is necessary!

Clay holds water, sand drains fast — the right system keeps treatment balanced and your yard dry.

🌿 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls

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Think your land is ready for a septic system? Not so fast. 👀

A proper site evaluation does more than evaluate the soil...it can reveal hidden deal-breakers, like:

🔹 Hidden water wells, neighbors wells, etc.

Miss a well and you’re looking at delays, redesigns, or a flat-out denial from the county. 😬

That’s why we start with a thorough evaluation → so there are no surprises when it’s time to design and permit.

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Your septic system is full of tiny good guys (aka bacteria) who work hard to break down waste. 👊

But when you overload your system with too much water (endless laundry marathons, back-to-back showers, running every appliance at once) you’re basically flooding their office.

Imagine trying to do your job while someone keeps blasting you with a firehose. 🚿
That’s what hydraulic overload feels like to septic bacteria.

The result? Good bacteria get washed away, treatment stops working, and your yard may start smelling like a swamp in the summer 🌾💩

👉 Give your system (and its bacteria employees) a chance to keep up: spread out water use, fix leaks, and don’t treat it like Niagara Falls.

🌿 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls

🚨 ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS/BUILDERS 🚨

Big changes are coming October 1, 2025 ⬇️

🔹𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗴𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆: New Flood Plain Regulations have been adopted. Starting Oct 1, ANY property improvement may need a permit — fences, driveways, patios, decks, and more… especially if you’re within 100 feet of a flood zone. You can thank growth for this one!

🔹𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆: Permit fees are changing. New rates go into effect Oct 1.

👉 Translation: more red tape, more paperwork.
👉 Good news: that’s our specialty.

Let us handle the permitting stress so you don’t have to. 🌿💩

We’re Who Nature Calls.

Did you know...
..there is a minimum property size if you have septic?

Its true! ✅️
In Texas the minimum property size is different depending on if you have publicly supplied water or private water (water well) on your property with a septic system. The only exception is if your property was subdivided before January 1, 1988.🗓

⚠️ Double check your county before you buy or subdivide, because counties are allowed to be more strict than the the State minimum requires!

When in doubt call us, We’re Who Nature Calls!

You wouldn't buy a car without checking the Car Fax would you? 🚗💨

Then don’t buy a house with a septic system without a compliance review.

A quick look can reveal whether the system matches the approved septic design or if you’re inheriting a money pit.

We’re Who Nature Calls — before you sign on the dotted line.

Thinking about making changes to your property? 🚧

Here’s something most homeowners (and even some builders) don’t realize:

👉 𝗔𝗡𝗬 alteration to a septic system in Texas requires a new design AND a new permit.

That means:

Moving spray heads 🚿

Expanding your living area square footage 📐

Adding a pool 🏖

Adding a shed 🏠

All of these = new septic design + permits

Why? Because your septic system is sized and approved for your original setup. Change the home → change the system.

Let us handle all the red tape, and trust us—redoing it right the first time saves time, money, and headaches down the road.

🌿 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls
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Let’s clear this up once and for all… 🧐

👉 Aerobic doesn’t mean “spray system.”
👉 Aerobic doesn’t mean “drip system.”
👉 Aerobic refers to the treatment process inside the tank.

An aerobic system uses oxygen + bacteria to break down wastewater (think of it like your yard’s mini treatment plant 🌿💧).

From there, the treated water is disposed of through:

Spray heads 🚿 OR

Drip lines 🌱

So whether your system is a spray or drip...it’s still aerobic. It’s all about the treatment, not the disposal.

After years of designing these systems in Texas, yes, we still hear “I thought drip wasn’t aerobic.” You’re not alone. 😉

🌿 Environmental Resources — We’re Who Nature Calls