{"product_id":"septic-sand","title":"Septic Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptic Sand — Title 5-Spec Sand for Leach Fields \u0026amp; Mound Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptic Sand is the engineered-gradation sand that meets Massachusetts Title 5 specifications for septic system soil absorption beds. It's the sand your installer or septic engineer will spec by name — the gradation matters because too fine and the field clogs, too coarse and the effluent moves through too fast for proper treatment. We supply the spec-correct material that local Boards of Health and Title 5 inspectors look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngineered-gradation washed sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets MA Title 5 effluent disposal sand (310 CMR 15.255)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume dictated by engineered design — confirm with installer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~2,700 lbs\/yd³ (~1.35 tons)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle 5 sand, leach field sand, mound system sand, MA septic sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe cubic yard, bulk dump truck delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's good for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassachusetts Title 5 septic leach fields and soil absorption systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMound system construction (when site soils don't pass perc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered drainage layers under regulated stormwater systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement and repair of failed septic system components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptic sand volumes are dictated by your engineered design — the bed dimensions and depth are set by your perc test, design flow, and Board of Health approval. As a rough yardstick, a typical Title 5 leach field of 30' × 60' with 24\" of septic sand runs about 134 cubic yards. Your installer will give you the exact volume off the approved plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Septic Sand compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Concrete Sand (ASTM C33):\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete sand is the general-purpose fine aggregate. Septic sand has a tighter, Title 5-specific gradation. Don't substitute — failing a Title 5 inspection means re-excavating the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Mason Sand (ASTM C144):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason sand is finer; septic sand has more coarse fraction for percolation. Different jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Coarse Sand \/ Paver Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coarse sand drains too fast for septic effluent treatment. Septic sand has the controlled mid-range gradation that lets effluent contact soil bacteria long enough to break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. Fill Dirt \/ Loam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill dirt is the cover material over the septic system after install. Septic sand is the absorption bed material itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Septic Sand the same as Title 5 sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — our Septic Sand meets the Massachusetts Title 5 effluent disposal sand specification (per 310 CMR 15.255). When your installer or local Board of Health asks for Title 5 sand, this is what they mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does septic sand gradation matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffluent needs the right travel time through the absorption bed to allow biological breakdown. Too fine = the field clogs and backs up. Too coarse = effluent flushes through untreated. The engineered Title 5 gradation hits the right balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Septic Sand for paver bedding or general landscape work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can, but it's overkill — and the Title 5 gradation costs more than general-purpose sand. Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/concrete-sand\"\u003eConcrete Sand\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003ePaver Sand\u003c\/a\u003e for non-septic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Septic Sand pass Title 5 inspection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — our supply meets the spec. Your installer or engineer will collect a sample for the Board of Health if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a cubic yard weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 2,700 lbs per cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver to septic job sites in the Boston area?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day and next-day bulk delivery across Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Plymouth Counties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame-day and next-day bulk delivery, no minimum order. We deliver septic sand to job sites across \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/plymouth-county-landscape-supply\"\u003ePlymouth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/norfolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eNorfolk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/middlesex-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eMiddlesex\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/collections\/suffolk-county-landscape-supply\"\u003eSuffolk County\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/coarse-sand\"\u003ecoarse sand\u003c\/a\u003e for general drainage backfill outside the regulated bed, or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ottrsupply.com\/products\/fill-dirt\"\u003efill dirt\u003c\/a\u003e for finish grading and cover over the completed system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder today — the Title 5-spec sand that passes inspection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Septic Sand the same as Title 5 sand?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — our Septic Sand meets the Massachusetts Title 5 effluent disposal sand specification per 310 CMR 15.255. 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