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Did you know that as a homeowner you’re responsible for maintaining your septic system? Did you know  that maintaining your septic system protects your investment in your home? Did you know  that you should periodically inspect your system and pump out your septic tank? If properly designed, constructed and maintained, your  septic system can provide long-term, effective treatment of  household wastewater. If your septic system isn’t maintained, you might need to replace it, costing you thousands of dollars. A malfunctioning system can contaminate groundwater that might be a source of drinking water. And if you sell your home, your septic system must be in good working order. Why should I maintain my septic system? When septic systems are properly designed, constructed, and maintained, they effectively reduce or eliminate most human health or environmental threats posed by pollutants in household wastewater. However, they require regular maintenance or they can fail. Septic systems need to be monitored to ensure that they work properly throughout their service lives Saving money A key reason to maintain your septic system is to save money! Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit. Having your septic system inspected regularly is a bargain when you consider the cost of replacing the entire system. Your system will need pumping depending on how many people live in the house and the size of the system. An unusable septic system or one in disrepair will lower your property value and could pose a legal liability. It is recommended that all septic tanks be pumped every 3-5 years. What can make my system fail? If the amount of wastewater entering the system is more than the system can handle, the wastewater backs up into the house or yard and creates a health hazard. You can suspect a system failure not only when a foul odor is emitted but also when partially treated wastewater flows up to the ground surface. By the time you can smell or see a problem, however, the damage might already be done. By limiting your water use, you can reduce the amount of wastewater your system must treat. When you have your system inspected and pumped as needed, you reduce the chance of system failure. A system installed in unsuitable soils can also fail. Other failure risks include tanks that are inaccessible for maintenance, drainfields that are paved or parked on, and tree roots or defective components that interfere with the treatment process. For more information Contact Local Health Department EPA Onsite/Decentralized Management Homepage www.epa.gov/owm/septic www.nesc.wvu.edu www.rcap.org www.nowra.org www.septicyellowpages.com