Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc. provides clients with a complete comprehensive understanding of on-site water supply and wastewater disposal system design and permitting. Through our extensive knowledge regarding soil characteristics, geology and hydrology combined with our thorough understanding of State regulations, no property is considered too small or too difficult for us to achieve our client’s goals.

Before on-site wastewater disposal systems and private water supply wells were regulated by the State, LAG was assisting clients with their development needs. Through our understanding of site specific conditions, hydrogeology and soil properties, we were able to provide clients with sensible solutions to water supply and wastewater disposal projects without regulatory guidance. In fact, LAG was instrumental in providing guidance and expert opinion when formulating current State rules and regulations. To this day, we are still active contributors who provide technical assistance and professional review of proposed legislation and rule modifications.

Our experience with designing and Vermont state permitting on-site water supply and wastewater disposal systems is second to none. Our list of satisfied customers for over 25 years serves as testimony to our outstanding service and professional abilities.

Professional Services:

Systems Inspections/Evaluations
System Design and Permitting
Fixed Rate Development Feasibility Investigations
Existing Permit Amendments
Change In-Use Permitting
Final Inspections and Construction Certifications
Hydrogeologic Evaluations
Fixed Rate Site and Soil Evaluations
Water Supply Sampling and Testing
Onsite Septic System Operation and Maintenance

Land Development and Wastewater Compliance:

Certified Biomicrobics FAST® System Service Providers
Certified Geoflow Operation and Maintenance Providers
Site and Soil, Water, and Wastewater Evaluation
Land Use Permitting (Act 250)
On-site Water and Wastewater System Design & Permitting
Failed Water and Wastewater System Evaluations
Hydrogeologic Evaluations for Water and Wastewater Systems
Innovative and Alternative Disposal System Designs
Topographic and Site Plan Surveys
Multiple Lot Subdivision Permitting
Water/Wastewater Permit Amendments and Renewals
Industrial Wastewater Monitoring, Operation & Maintenance
Prescriptive, Enhanced Prescriptive, and Performance Based Designs
Drip Disposal Application Methods
Stormwater Discharge Permitting
Construction General Permitting

Certifications/Qualifications:

Certified Professional Geologists (CPG)
Licensed Professional Geologists (LPG)
Class II &III Public Water System Operators
Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operators
Licensed Class B Designers

 

Replacement Wastewater Disposal System - Castleton, VT

A retired mechanical engineer contacted Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc. (LAG) to design a wastewater disposal system to replace the failing septic system serving his three-bedroom seasonal use residence. The subject property is only +/-0.19 acres in size and to complicate matters, the site contains a three bedroom single family residence, an on-site drilled bedrock water supply well, and the lot is situated on a steep slope adjacent to Lake Bomoseen. Not to mention, the site is also surrounded by existing water supply wells and wastewater disposal systems.

In order to provide our client with an innovative solution while maintaining all applicable isolation distances, Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc. was able to obtain the first wastewater and water supply permit issued in the State of Vermont for a BioMicrobics Fast® 0.5 pretreatment wastewater processor in addition to utilizing a Geoflow drip disposal bed. The system components and the disposal field are located on the other side of the existing residence.

Change in Occupancy – Colchester, VT

A hotel owner from Quebec, Canada, recently purchased a summer cottage on Lake Champlain. In order to assist our client with converting the seasonal use residence to year-round occupancy, LAG evaluated the +/- 0.5 acre parcel and identified a suitable location for a drilled bedrock water supply well and a wastewater disposal system. Using innovative and alternative technologies including advanced application methods, LAG obtained a permit from the town of Colchester allowing our client to proceed with building his family’s dream vacation home in beautiful Vermont.

Failed Wastewater Disposal System with no Onsite Alternatives - North Ferrisburgh, VT

A retired couple required a replacement wastewater disposal system for their two bedroom seasonal use residence located on Lake Champlain. After performing a site and soil elevation, we determined that the ± 0.08 acre parcel was primarily underlain by ledge with no potential of meeting minimum site conditions in order to site a replacement wastewater disposal system. As a result, LAG was able to facilitate and gain an easement with adjacent land owners allowing our client’s access to an area suitable for a wastewater disposal system. All wastewater discharged from the residence accumulates in a 100 gallon pump station located under the residence. Wastewater is then pumped to a Bio Microbics Fast® 0.5 wastewater treatment processor located off-site (approximately 100’). After treatment, effluent is then discharged to the environment through a 10’X30’ shallow placed absorption bed. Due to our coordination and efforts, our clients not only received an easement for their replacement wastewater disposal system but also a state permit.

A Wastewater Disposal System for a Private Island on Lake Champlain

The representative of a family trust contacted LAG to design and permit a replacement wastewater disposal system for a two bedroom seasonal use residence located on an island. Needless to say, several challenges were involved as the remote +/- 0.3 acre island is not only surrounded by water, but it is subject to seasonal flooding, extreme weather and the depth of soil is very limited. After evaluating site and soil conditions, LAG identified a limited area that provided 12” of soil. To ensure proper effluent treatment, LAG performed a hydrogeologic evaluation in order to determine the hydraulic capacity of the limited soil present on the island. As a result, the island residence is served by three low profile polyethylene tanks secured to ledge beneath the residence, a 50 gallon HDPE pump basin and a 10’ X 20’ shallow placed absorption bed.