Designing septic systems involves a lot more than drawing lines on a map. Between site conditions, setbacks, elevations, and permitting requirements, it’s easy to get bogged down—especially if you’re using tools that weren’t built for surveyors. That’s where Traverse PC comes in.
Whether you’re designing a conventional system or mapping out more complex installations, TPC gives you the tools to work smarter—without relying on CAD software.
Why Use TPC for Septic Design?
1. Work Directly with Your Survey Data
No exporting. No conversion. You start with the points you collected in the field—GPS, total station, or GNSS—and build from there. TPC’s seamless data management keeps everything tied to real-world coordinates, reducing errors and saving time.
2. Design Onscreen, With Visual Context
Using TPC’s Quick View drawings, you can visually layout septic components—like tanks, leach lines, and reserve areas—while seeing property lines, buildings, setbacks, and elevation contours. Need to adjust location based on slope or setback distance? It’s fast and intuitive.
3. Use COGO Tools for Layout and Measurement
COGO routines in TPC make it easy to compute distances, bearings, angles, and offsets—everything you need for proper placement and alignment of system components. You can tie to existing improvements, property lines, or natural features with confidence.
4. Build Contours and Slopes Automatically
Topo data is easy to visualize in TPC. Generate contour lines, spot elevations, or slope shading from your field data to determine ideal locations and evaluate site constraints—all without bringing it into a CAD environment.
5. Create Clean, Permit-Ready Drawings
When it’s time to submit, TPC’s built-in drawing tools let you label everything clearly—system components, property lines, north arrow, scale, legal descriptions, and notes. Print directly from TPC or export PDFs ready for submittal.
Bonus: No CAD License Required
One of the biggest benefits? You’re not stuck maintaining expensive CAD software just to draw a simple septic layout. TPC handles the data, the drawing, and the output—all within a single, survey-focused environment.
You can even work with CAD files when needed (DWG/DXF), but without relying on a CAD platform. Import base maps or export your drawings for collaboration—it’s all built in.
Real-World Results
Surveyors across the country are using TPC to streamline septic workflows—from site evaluations to system design and final plats. The result? Faster turnaround times, fewer mistakes, and a more intuitive way to work.
Ready to Simplify Your Septic Workflow?
TPC Professional is available as a 3-month trial for just $195, including full access, tech support, and training. We’ll even help you get set up for your first project.
