Sisseton sits at the foot of the Coteau des Prairies, the high glacial ridge that runs through northeast South Dakota, with the Lake Traverse basin to the east. The ground is glacial: dense till in many places, sand and gravel outwash in others, and a lot of small lakes and wet spots in between.
That variety is the reason to look before treating. A field in tight till that has sealed over is a candidate for decompaction. A field in sand near a lake, with the water table close below, is limited by water, not compaction.
South Dakota’s on-site wastewater rules are in ARSD chapter 74:53:01, administered by the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and counties can add stricter local requirements. Check Roberts County’s requirements before work on a system.
Common jobs around Sisseton
- Drain-field restoration on farm and lake properties
- Drainage and grading
- Brush and tree clearing
- Property cleanup
- Snow removal
Sec. 02Sisseton questions
Asked around Sisseton.
Who sets septic rules in South Dakota?
The state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) administers South Dakota’s on-site wastewater rules, found in ARSD chapter 74:53:01. Local governments can be stricter, so check with Roberts County as well.
Can you restore a drain field at a lake place?
If the field is failing from compaction or biomat and isn’t sitting in groundwater, it may be a candidate. Lake lots often have high water tables, so that’s the first thing we check.