AEROBIC SEPTIC INSPECTION
Septic systems not only need inspected when a home is purchased, but routinely.
SEPTIC TANKS
Summary
Many homeowners want to build or buy houses in the country, for a variety of reasons. Country living allows for the opportunity to be closer to nature, the ability to grow vegetables and raise farm animals and the chance to live a slower paced and relaxed life. One thing to bear in mind is, that while living in the country has tremendous benefits, access to the conveniences that towns and cities provide are not always readily available. For instance, a home in the county would most likely be outside the service area of the city sewer system – meaning the need for your own safe and reliable source to treat household wastewater within the property. An on-site wastewater treatment system, most commonly known as a septic system, is necessary.
WHERE CAN THE SEPTIC SYSTEM BE INSTALLED?
All components of the septic system, including tanks, pumps, dispersal fields and collection line(s) need to be installed within the property of the owner of the system and/or in a dedicated recorded easement for the installation and operation of the septic system. Keep in mind there are separation distances from objects such as water wells, property lines, buildings as well as other rules.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
There are three key things to remember with septic systems:
1) they are expensive to install
2) they need routine care and maintenance by a licensed maintenance provider and
3) there ARE rules that govern their installation and maintenance.