Septic Suitability Model
�What makes land suitable for septic systems?
�Gentle slopes
�Soil containing loam, sand, and gravel
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�Input maps:
�Soil
�Slope
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The best location for a septic system is in soil that�s made up of loam, sand, and gravel and is on a gentle slope.  These conditions allow for proper filtration of the effluent and fewer nutrients enter the lake.  The input maps for this model are soil and slope.