DRAINAGE MATERIALS SAND
Reference onlySand (Septic)
Septic sand is a specially graded construction aggregate designed for use in septic system installations. This material is typically produced by washing and screening natural sand to achieve a consistent particle size and cleanliness, ensuring it meets strict regulatory standards for permeability and filtration.
Also called
If a contractor or a spec sheet handed you one of these names, this is the rock they mean.
What people call it
Ask for sand and we'll know what you want. If you have a spec number, give us that instead and we'll match it.
What people use it for
- Septic system filtration
- Drain field media
- Wastewater treatment
- Soil absorption
- Leach field bedding
We don't stock this — here's what we deliver
#57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is angular 3/4-inch stone that drains fast and locks together, not something you'd walk on barefoot.
See delivered price →3/4" Crushed Stone
3/4" crushed stone is angular stone at the size most driveways and drainage projects call for — big enough to shed water, small enough to spread with a rake.
See delivered price →Sand next to what it gets confused with
| Rock | Size | Shape | Where it wins | Can we deliver it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand (Septic) | — | — | Septic system filtration | Reference only |
| Sand (#8 To #4, Drainage) | #8 To #4 | — | — | Reference only |
| Sand (Deq) | — | — | — | Reference only |