Moving  Sprinkler Heads
 

Why are my sprinklers in there current location?

• Design Engineers place sprinklers in locations to meet state requirements

• Sprinklers are located so septic effluent is only distributed onto homeowners property

What are offset requirements for spray heads?

• Systems without timers must allow a 20 ft buffer from septic spray to property boundaries 

• Systems with timers must allow a 10 ft buffer from septic spray to property boundaries

• Swimming pools must have a 25 ft buffer from septic spray

Can my heads be moved from there current location?

• Yes, as long as there is enough room to maintain proper boundary offsets

Can I move the heads myself?

• No, only a licensed septic installer can perform an alteration to septic sprinklers

What steps must be followed in order to have my sprinklers moved?

• Have septic designer determine if there is room to move heads to desired location

• Acquire any required permits from permitting authority

• Contact licensed septic installer to perform sprinkler alteration

** These requirements are for the state of Texas. Check with local authorities for your location