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Mound Height<br />

TABLE 7-9<br />

DIMENSIONS FOR MOUND SYSTEMSa (25)<br />

Item Dimension<br />

Fill Depth (D), ft 1 (minjb<br />

Absorption Bed Depth (F), in. 9 (min)<br />

Cap at Edge of Bed (G), ft .lC<br />

Cap at Center of Bed (HI, ft 1.v<br />

Mound Perimeter<br />

Downslope Setback (I)<br />

Upslope Setback (J), ft<br />

Side Slope Setback (lo, ft<br />

Depends on Soil Permeability<br />

10d<br />

10d<br />

Side Slopes No Steeper Than 3:l<br />

a Letters refer to lettered dimensions in Figure 7-13.<br />

b <strong>On</strong> sloping sites, this depth wi,ll increase downslope to maintain a<br />

level bed. In shallow soils where groundwater contamination is a<br />

concern, the fill depth should be increased to 2 ft.<br />

c A 4-6 in. depth of quality topsoil is included. This depth can be<br />

decreased by 6 in. in areas with mild winters. If depths less than<br />

1 ft are used, erosion after construction must be avoided so<br />

sufficient soil covers the porous media.<br />

d Based on 3:l side slopes. <strong>On</strong> sloping sites, (J) will be less if<br />

3:l side slope is maintained.<br />

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