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In the past, we used to NEVER "mess" with the septic system unless there was a problem! The problem was easy to discover because of the smell! Recently, I have heard from septic guys that you should have your septic inspected and cleaned about every 5 to 8 years, depending on who lives in the home. Teenage girls use LOTS of toilet paper!
I just closed on a home in Johnston County. The original owners NEVER pumped the tank. We had an inspection ($200) to determine if the tank needed to be pumped and if the pump, motor, etc. were in working order. The septic inspector said the tank had never been pumped...home was 11 years old! He also said it was full of "stuff"! We asked the seller to have the tank pumped. She did not agree. I had to argue with the listing agent for days! After all, it was the sellers S+++.
Seller finally agreed to pump the tank ($225).
In some states, the septic must be pumped before the home sells to another owner.
I would LOVE a law that states septics must be pumped/inspected every 5 years. It would make sense and make my life so much easier!!!
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Thats what this boils down to.
The county is going to make money on this as well as now have to hire for a position to oversee the whole license process. I mean what is the penalty involved with having an issue with the tank?
Now tell me that septic companies wouldnt say there are issues when there are not?
Oh and I am sure that the fee will not increase over time right?
This isnt like 25% of septic tanks are failing.
Studies can be skewed these days to support any view point.
If this is the case, then why not inspect annually peoples crawlspaces for mold? (with a fee of course), or how about mandate clear garbage cans?
Oh my! This new rule will certainly stir up a lot of stink It's probably a good thing though. I believe most septic tank owners never give them a thought until it's too late.
I just closed on a home in Johnston County. The original owners NEVER pumped the tank. We had an inspection ($200) to determine if the tank needed to be pumped and if the pump, motor, etc. were in working order. The septic inspector said the tank had never been pumped...home was 11 years old! He also said it was full of "stuff"! We asked the seller to have the tank pumped. She did not agree. I had to argue with the listing agent for days! After all, it was the sellers S+++.
If the tank is at a lower elevation than the drainfield, it is necessary to use a lift station, i.e., pump with motor, to lift the effluent from the tank to the drainfield.
Wake County has passed new rules on ALL septic tanks, they will need annual inspections and to do that annual pumping (average pumping is 3-5 years). Just the cost of the inspection is 200 yearly + the pumping.
They have "put it off" for 9 months but I think that is only because there was a motion to have it recinded at a meeting. So I would bet that they will go ahead and enforce it in 9 months. Hopefully there will be more people against this:
Cary News | Wake delays septic tank rules (http://www.carynews.com/2011/08/26/42438/wake-delays-septic-tank-rules.html - broken link)
Thank God they are there to protect us......
I have lived with only 2 septic tanks in 41 years..... 1 28 years.... the other 13 years.... both worked perfectly & were NEVER pumped out....
Have known many more to operate flawlessly for 30 + years....
If the tank is at a lower elevation than the drainfield, it is necessary to use a lift station, i.e., pump with motor, to lift the effluent from the tank to the drainfield.
Didn't know that..I knew I have never had a pump & motor with mine..
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It's probably a good thing though. I believe most septic tank owners never give them a thought until it's too late.
