Garness Engineering Group, Ltd. is a leading provider of onsite well and septic system testing/design services and related product sales (tanks, treatment components, control panels, effluent filters, etc.) in the State of Alaska. We have assisted thousands of clients with their onsite water and wastewater treatment needs.

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On a daily basis, our team is involved with the design, installation, and testing of onsite septic systems for private residences, lodges, mining camps, developers, and other government or commercial entities. We have the expertise to handle all contingencies that may occur during a specific onsite project. We often perform numerous well and septic system tests/evaluations annually to determine if the systems comply with State or Municipal regulatory requirements.  Such evaluations are often required by lenders in order to issue bank financing on a property that is served by a well and/or septic system.

 

We have performed thousands of site and soil investigations for the purpose of designing and installing onsite septic systems. Work includes an initial site assessment to identify site restrictions such as well radii & surface water setbacks, topography issues, and the location of existing and/or proposed structures. Following the initial site assessment, the next step is to excavate several test holes and perform a soil investigation. With the soil investigation complete, the next step is to prepare a septic system design that is compatible with the soil and groundwater conditions, site topography, space limitations, and number of occupants served.

 

We have extensive experience in the design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of virtually all of the alternative technology septic systems currently used in Alaska. These systems include, but are not limited to, Intermittent Dosing Sand Filters (IDSF), Recirculating Trickling Filters (Advantex™ and Quanics Aerocell™ Systems), BioCycle™, and other aerobic treatment plants. GEG's founder, Jeff Garness, was instrumental in introducing the Advantex™, and Quanics™ technologies to Alaska.

 

In addition to septic system design and installation oversight, we routinely perform well site selection, well flow tests, aquifer assessments, and water quality analysis for private and public drinking water wells. Our team has performed thousands of such assessments.

 

If water quality is poor, we can design and provide a water treatment system to reduce or remove the contaminants and comply with all EPA/ADEC drinking water regulations.  We have designed treatment systems to remove iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, arsenic, color, turbidity, and other contaminants.  We have designed, coordinated permitting, and inspected the installation of over 100 surface-water treatment systems.   In short, we have the experience to handle all of your water treatment needs.

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