24 Years of COMMERCIAL SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN

Commercial septic system design (i.e. churches, restaurants with high strength waste, businesses and schools) involves an array of  choices,  such as absorption field layout, tanks, pumps and force mains, dosing rates and volumes, time dosing, secondary treatment utilizing SludgeHammer and many more.   My approach is to consider all design options while making cost savings a priority.  I call this Price Conscious Design.   My years of design experience and knowledge, combined with my personal connections in the industry work to your advantage.  I regularly consult with reputable excavators, concrete pre-casters, regulators,  pump companies and others to ensure I’m making the very best in design choices.

OnSite Installer Magazine article Highlighting a recent SludgeHammer Design for 250 Employees 

OnSite Installer Magazine article on septic design for an Amish School

My other company Meade Septic Supply LLC is Indiana’s Principle Distributor for the SludgeHammer line of Treatment products.  SludgeHammer treatment is robust, simple to maintain, scalable to any flow and economical.

Contact me regarding my design services.

Some of my commercial septic system clients:
JPR Jones Petrie Rafinski
Shive-Hattery
DLZ South Bend
D-J Construction
Ancon Construction
American Structurepoint
Almac Sotebeer
Rylinn Engineering
Majority Builders Inc.
BRADS-KO ENGINEERING
Marbach, Brady & Weaver, Inc.
FM Construction
The Borger Group, LLC
Ideal Construction
J.A. Wagner Construction
Helman Sechrist Architecture
Kil Architecture Planning
Maust Architectural Services
Mid-States Construction, Inc.
Project Management Resources
Shawnee Construction & Engineering, Inc.
The Masters Group
Van Gordon Construction, Inc.
Quality Excavating
ABC Excavating
Barr Design Group
Progressive Engineering Inc.
McCollough Scholten Construction, Elkhart

Below is a partial list of my commercial septic system design projects.
All  were reviewed and  approved by the Indiana State Department of Health:
(County Health Department reviewed commercial project are not listed) 

• Cornerstone Acres LLC, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• MNLT Church, Avilla IN, Noble County
• Perry Troyer Kennel, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Southeast DeKalb Amish School, Spencer IN, DeKalb County
• Southern Tire Mart, Plymouth Indiana, Marshall County
• Five Star Frenchies, Shipshewana IN. LaGrange County
• South Haven School, Etna Green IN, Kosciusko County
• Country Furniture Restoration, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• PWI, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Miller Power LLC, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Dented Can Grocery and Warehouse, Goshen, Elkhart County
• Eagle Ridge School, Ligonier, Noble County
• Pine Ridge School, Ligonier, Noble County
• Indian Trail Furniture, How IN, LaGrange County
• IBEW 153 Union Hall, South Bend IN, St. Joseph County 
• Ceres Solutions, Lubrication Warehouse, Rochester IN, Fulton County 2024
• Rise Commercial District Mt. Comfort, Greenfield IN, Hancock County
• Pine Grove Elementary School, Rochester IN, Kosciusko County
• Valley View Pets, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Pigeon River Designs LLC, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Omer Fry’s Buggy Shop, Middlebury IN, LaGrange County
• Nature’s Design Pet Foods, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Gold Star Printing, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Into The Woods Event Space, Greensburg, Decatur County
• Sunrise Plastics, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Daily Bread Market, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Jer’s Pups Kennel, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Sikh Cultural Center, 12788 Day Road, Mishawaka IN, St. Joseph County
• Sarah and the Two Girls, Rochester IN, Fulton County
• Elkhart Township Community Center, Wawaka IN, Noble County
• Sunrise Seeds Plus LLC, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Memory Lane Puppies, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Precision Wood Finishing, Shipshewana, IN LaGrange County
• Custom Machining Services, Inc. Valparaiso, IN, Porter County
• Prestige Pet Kennel, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• 5C Farm’s Event Center, Albion, Noble County
• Winding Creek School, Ligioneer, IN  Noble County
•  Edgewood Metal Fabrication, Nappanee IN, Marshall County
• Honeyville Auction House, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Sunshine Acres School, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Five Star Wood Finishing, Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• Weaver’s Dutch Country Seasoning, LaGrange IN,  LaGrange County
• Troyer Harness Shop, LaGrange County, Millersburg IN
• Iron Acres, Wolcottville IN, LaGrange County
• Republic Services, Culver IN, Marshall County
• Barletta Boat Company Plant 3, Bristol IN.  Elkhart County 2023
• Tri-Point Merchandise  Topeka IN.  LaGrange County
• Gavilon Grain Mill, Rushville, Rush County
• Lakeland School Corporation Bus Garage, Howe IN, LaGrange County
• Big Paws and Gentle Hearts, Middlebury IN, LaGrange County
• Songbird Lane School, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Joseph Wingard Dog Kennel, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Sis & Me Bakery, Nappanee IN, Elkhart County
• Wingard’s Custom Plastics, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Blue Sky LLC South Wind Flooring, Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• Larry Hochstetler Dog Kennel, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• PDB Affiliated, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Woodruff Echoes School, Wolcottville IN, LaGrange County
• Peaceful Echoes School, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Love Wrinkles Kennel, Peaceful Echoes Amish School, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Caring Hand Car Center, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Custom Steel Designs, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Govardman Apartment Building, Syracuse IN, Kosciusko County
• Mullet’s Machinery & Parts, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Heartland Bike Shop, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Joyful Echoes School, Bremen IN, Marshall County
• Solar Energy Systems system addition, Nappanee IN.  Kosciusko County
• Hidden View Puppy Adoptions, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Melvin Otto Kennel and Residence, LaGrange, LaGrange County
• Highway 20 Tarps, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Peaceful Acres Puppies, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Keystone Dutchmen RV, Middlebury IN.  Elkhart County
• Shipshe Farm Supply, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Cornerstone Amish School, Millersburg IN, LaGrange County 2022
• Hidden View School, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Pigeon River Pups,  Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• MPS Egg Farms, North Manchester IN, Wabash County
• Carla’s Kitchen, South Bend, St. Joseph County
• Turkey Creek Storage Condos, Syracuse IN, Kosciusko County
• Golden Paw Pets LLC, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• DK Woodcraft, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• D&R’s Kennel Millersburg IN, LaGrange County
• M&M Kennel Topeka, IN, LaGrange County
• Egg Innovations, Warsaw IN, Kosciusko County
• The Dog House Bar, Delphi IN, Carroll County
• Cable  Line Kennels, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Richard Yoder Kennel, Middlebury IN, LaGrange County
• Kuntryside Kennel,  LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Pack Rat Storage, Syracuse IN, Kosciusko County
• Love Wrinkles Kennel, Nappanee, Kosciusko County
• Earnhart Pork & Cleaver, Albion, Noble County
• Pleasant Haven, Goshen IN, Elkhart County
• The Mullet Uppercross Dev. Group, Beverly Shores, Porter County
• Woody’s Spillway Camp and Bait 2021, Peru IN, Wabash County
  
• Triple Maple Pets,  LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Michiana Meats,  Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• L&B Frenchies Kennel, Bremen, Marshall County
• Wagging Tail Pets, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Dewayne Mishler Dog Kennel, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
• Honeyville Barns, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
  
• The Puppy Palace, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Albert Miller Dog Kennel, Middlebury IN,  LaGrange County
  
• Kaylavon Deer Blinds, Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Riverdale Kennel, Shipshewana, IN, LaGrange County
• Delivery Concepts, Elkhart IN   Elkhart County
• Steven Eash Kennel, Topeka IN  LaGrange County
• Old Town Oak, Topeka IN, LaGrange County
  
• Play Mor Kennel, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• National RV Refrigeration, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Zoomer’s RV Showroom, Wabash, IN Wabash County
• Muck Creek Kennel, Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• West Adams Parochial School, Wolcottville, LaGrange County 2021
• Regal 36 Event Center, Goshen, IN
• Sunny Echoes Amish School, Topeka, LaGrange County
• Shipshewana Canine, Shipshewana, IN
• Lone Star Concrete, Millersburg, LaGrange County
• Pleasant Haven, Goshen, Elkhart County
• The Andersons Marathon Holdings, LLC, Logansport, Cass County
• R&L Kennel, Topeka, LaGrange County
• Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, Kosciusko County
• NIPSCO Royal Center, Royal Center, Cass County
• Barletta Boats, Bristol IN, Elkhart County
• Elite Nutrition, Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• Lens Source Optical Lab, Wabash IN, Wabash County
• Straight Line Enterprises, Millersburg IN, LaGrange County
• Camp Millhouse – IOWA Field Day Site – St. Joseph County
• Waelz Sustainable Products, Cass County
• Dusty Dreams Recreational Therapy, Avilla IN, Noble County
• Paul’s Welding Inc, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Amish Kuntry Fried Pie,  Millersburg IN. LaGrange County
• Jefferson Community Church, Goshen IN.  Elkhart County
• Ritter Electric,  Syracuse IN, Kosciusko County
• Solect Energy LLC,   LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Schmucker’s Small Engine Repair Shop,  Bremen IN, Marshall County
• Blue Barn Berry Farm LLC   Syracuse IN, Kosciusko County
• Linz Hertiage Angus, Crown Point, IN Lake County
• Rapidview, LLC   Rochester IN, Fulton County
• F&N Woodworking, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County  2020
  
• Jess Performance, LLC  Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• D&L Metal Sales, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Hoosier Pedestal, Topeka IN,  LaGrange County
• David Slabaugh Kennel,  Bremen IN, Marshall County
• Heritage Trail School, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Pendlton IN, Madison County
• Alpha Building Center Re-Design, Nappanee IN, Kosciusko County
• Sandy Acres Amish School, LaGrange County
• Glen Hostetler Woodworking Shop, Millersburg IN, LaGrange County
• Elkhart Campground RV Expansion, Elkhart IN. Elkhart County
• Alpha Building Center of Nappanee, Kosciusko County
• New Journey Farms Event Barn, Lafayette IN, Tippecanoe County
• AYR Cabinet, Nappanee IN, Marshall County
• Devon Stutzman Kennel, Ligonier IN, LaGrange County
• Tri-State Steubn Co. Municipal Airport Hanger, Angola IN, Steuben County
• Kitchel Ag Solutions, Logansport, Cass County 2019
• All Star Builders Wedding Venue, Rochester, Fulton County
• Handcrafted Doors, Millersburg, LaGrange County
• NCE Cheer and Tumbling,  Kewanna, Fulton County IN
• Rock Run Creek Event Barn, Goshen, Elkhart County
• Sandhill School,  LaGrange, LaGrange County
• Goldenrod, Goshen IN, Elkhart County
• Signature Auto Group, Lake Village IN, Newton County
• Amish Parochial School, Ligonier IN, Noble County
• Agricultural Exhibit Hall Wedding Event Barn, Lafayette,  Tippecanoe County
• West Star Enterprises, Shipshewana, LaGrange County
• Masterpiece Metals, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Egg Innovations Barn, Tippecanoe IN, Marshall County
• High Grade Egg, North Manchester IN, Wabash County
• Slabaugh Metal Fabrication, Bourbon IN, Marshall County
• Sunrise Ridge Amish School, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Morning Star Amish School, LaGrange IN, LaGrange County
• Milford Animal Clinic, Milford IN  Kosciusko County
• Turkey Creek Woodworking, Nappanee IN  Kosciusko County
• Mint City Millwork,  Bremen IN  Marshall County
• Joel Martin Shop, Rochester IN, Fulton County
• Norris Assembly Hall, Nappanee IN  Elkhart County
• Fouts Vet Care, Macy IN  Miami County
• Argos Co-Alliance LLP, Argos, Marshall County  2018
• Rock Run Industries, Millersburg, LaGrange County
• Emergency Radio, Ligonier IN, Noble County
• Center Township Fire Department, LaPorte IN, LaPorte County
• Moose Lake Christian Craft Village, LaOtto IN, Noble County
• Pletcher Sales – Bristol IN, Elkhart County
• Bontrager Kennel – Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• Northern Nutrition – Shipshewana IN, LaGrange County
• PLa-Mor Campground – Bremen IN, Marshall County
• J & J Quality Meats – Bourbon IN, Marshall County
• Orchard View Amish School, LaGrange County IN
• Ameri-Kart, Bristol IN
• Solar Energy Systems, LLC, Kosciusko County, Nappanee IN
• Herrold Farms Inc.  Fulton County, Kewanna IN
• River Ridge Inc.  Tippecanoe Indiana, Marshall County
• Van Buren Hills School, LaGrange County Indiana
• Stuff Brewery, Noble County Indiana
• Shed Time, Noble County Indiana
• Pigeon River School, LaGrange County Indiana
• A & W Chairs, LaGrange County Indiana, LaGrange
• John Otto Kennel, Ligonier IN, Noble County
• Gra-Rock Redimix and Precast LLC, Amboy Indiana, Miami County
• Anderson Winery, Valparaiso, IN  Porter County
• Scenic Hills School, Noble County Indiana
• Beaver Mouldings, LLC, LaGrange County Indiana
• Elkhart County Humane Society,  Advanced Treatment System, Elkhart County
• Jet Technologies, Elkhart Indiana, Elkhart County
• Crystal Valley Catering, Middlebury Indiana, Elkhart County
• High Grade Egg, North Manchester Indiana., Wabash County Mound System
• Rocklane Church,  Greenwood Indiana, Johnson County
• Gro Alliance, Howe Indiana
• Rise’N Roll Bakery, Middlebury Indiana
• Sunrise Workshop, LaGrange County
• Healthy Hoosier Oil, Miami County
• Gold Crop Nutrition, Miami Converse Indiana, Miami County
• Vineyard Church –  Jackson Road, St. Joseph County
• Camp Crosley YMCA Welcome Center, Pond Pavilion and Infirmary, North Webster IN.
• Grace Brethren Church, Osceola, IN
• McClure’s Orchard Cafe and Tasting Room, Peru IN
• Sybert’s Trail Amish School, LaGrange County
• Brenneman Missionary Church, Goshen IN
• Chupp Dog Kennel, Nappanee IN
• Vernon Lambright Dog Kennel, Wolcottville, LaGrange County
• Commercial Building US 6, Bremen IN
• Cornerstone Church – Goshen IN
• Donna’s Bus Stop Daycare – Pierceton IN
• North Central Co-0p – Mentone IN
• Sugar Grove Church – Goshen IN
• Headsight – Bremen IN
• BP Convenience Gas Store – Middlebury IN
• Scott’s Square Truck Wash – Logansport IN
• Frigo Fresh – Frankfort IN
• The Dutch Kettle – Bremen IN
• US 20 Plaza, – Goshen, IN
• Champagne Metals, – Middlebury, IN
• Waypoint Community Church – Goshen, IN
• Woody’s Spillway Campground – Peru, IN
• Harvest Community Church – Goshen, IN
• Vohne Liche Kennel – Denver, IN
• Believers Fellowship – Middlebury, IN
• Pioneer Hi-Bred – Tipton, IN
• Sangralea Valley Fellowship – Onward, IN
• Harvest Bible Chapel – Granger, IN
• Wooden Ware USA –  Etna Green, IN
• Midwest Poultry – North Manchester, IN
• AWS Group Home – South Bend, IN
• Schlabach Shop Building – Millersburg, IN
• Charleston Corporation – Bremen, IN
• Skyview Mobile Home Park – Goshen, IN
• Northside Baptist Church – Elkhart, IN
• Miranda’s Restaurant – Elkhart, IN
• AIM High Ball Park – Logansport, IN
• Saint Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church – Goshen, IN
• Vineyard Church – Mishawaka, IN
• Lehman Professional Development – Mishawaka, IN
• Universal Forest Products – Granger, IN
• First Baptist Church – Elkhart, IN
• Mullet Custom Interiors – Nappanee, IN
• JAYCO Manufacturing – Goshen, IN
• Pine Hill Discount Store – Bremen, IN
• Bristol Mobile Village Mobile Home Park System #6 – Bristol, IN
• INDOT Garage – Peru, IN
• Amish Wood Furniture Shop – Bremen, IN
• Haupert Family Truck Wash – Wabash, IN
• Harris Prairie Church of Christ – Granger IN
• Service Printers – Elkhart, IN
• Crossroads Church of the Nazarene – Elkhart, IN
• Cummunidad Christiana Adulam – Goshen, IN
• Amish Banquet Hall – Nappanee, IN
• Bosch Building 106 – New Carlisle, IN
• Pleasant Haven, ALC – Goshen, IN
• Miller’s Canvas Shop – Milford, IN
• Woodside Amish Parochial School – LaGrange, IN
• Weaver Furniture & Home – Shipshewana, IN
• Hoosier Transit Office – Milford, IN
• Paperless Business Solutions – Rochester, IN
• Winebrink Landscape – Warsaw, IN
• Hoosier Racing Tire – Lakeville, IN
• Siloam Mennonite Fellowship – Goshen, IN
• Creekside Amish School – LaGrange, IN
• Yoder’s’ Woodworking Shop – LaGrange, IN
• A’spayanay’s Styling Salon and Day Spa – Howe, IN
• Wawasee Campground – Cromwell, IN
• Amish Porochial School – LaGrange, IN
• Maintenance Building – Plymouth, IN
• Mullet Repair Shop – Shipshewana, IN
• Dr. Douglas Whitehead Dental Office – LaGrange, IN
• Yoder’s Popcorn – Topeka, IN
• Pleasant Acres Amish School – LaGrange, IN
• Convenience Store and Gas Station – Angola, IN
• Dr. James Gariti’s Office – LaGrange, – IN
• Yellow Creek Mennonite Church – Goshen, IN
• Frick Services – Wyatt, IN
• Ford New Holland Dealler – LaGrange, IN
• Cable Line School – LaGange, IN
• Renegade Custom Coaches – Bristol, IN
• Paige Creek School – Shipshewana, IN
• Camp Lutherhaven Retreat Lodge Center – Howe, IN
• Indiana Trail Road School – Howe, IN
• Maple Grove Church of the Bretheren – New Paris, IN
• Kropf Manufacturing – Goshen, IN
• Tall Oaks Mobile Home Park – Middlebury, IN
• Lippert Components – Goshen, IN
• Hilltop Restaurant – Middlebury, IN
• Warsaw Siding, Window & Doors – Warsaw, IN
• Ramco Supply – Rochester, IN
• Lincolnville Fire Station – Lincolnville, IN
• Wawasee Lakeside Chapel – Syracuse, IN
• Ella J. Logan Summer Camp – Syracuse, IN
• Camp Alexander Mack – Milford, IN
• Bittersweet Terrace – Granger, IN
• “Two residences and horse Barn” – South Bend, IN
• Hampton Industrial Services – Osceola, IN
• Bloomfield Hill School – LaGrange IN
• Aggregate Industries – South Bend, IN
• Laidig Industries Inc. – Mishawaka, IN
• Bristol Mobile Home Park System #5 – Bristol, IN
• Digger Specialties – Bremen, IN
• Plymouth Baptist Chruch – Plymouth, IN
• Eddy Village Amish School – Wolcottville, IN
• Eden Meadow School – LaGrange, IN
• LB Woodworking – Nappanee, IN
• Indiana Wood Products – Middlebury, IN
• Bill’s R.V. Applicance – Elkhart, IN
• Millennium Products, Inc. – Elkhart, IN
• Proposed Gas Station – Howe, IN
• Supreme Corporation – Goshen, IN
• Day’s Corporation – Elkhart, IN
• Hilliard photographic – Elkhart, IN
• United Christian School – Nappanee, IN
• Mid States Construction – Elkhart, IN
• CP Industries – Granger, IN
• Camp Friedwnswald – Cass County, MI
• Orthodontics Office – Elkhart, IN
• Nappanee Racing Association – Nappanee, IN
• Duncan Systems – Elkhart, IN
• Gunite Corporation – Elkhart, IN
• Clinton Frame Mennonite Church – Millersburg, IN
• Pla-More Camp Ground – Bremen, IN
• Frick Services – Wawaka, IN
• Granger Presbyterian Church – Granger, IN
• Supreme Corporation (second system) – Goshen, IN
• Logan Center Group Home – South Bend, IN
• Camp Eberhart, Three Rivers Michigan
• Nottawa Park Campground – Nottawa, MI (approval through Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality DEQ)