The purpose of a septic system is to hold and treat the homes wastewater, and then safely disperse it underground without causing adverse effect to sub-surface ground water.
A complete septic system has four elements
1. A sewer pipe from the home to the septic tank
2. The septic tank
3. Distribution system
4. A leaching system
Stepic Tests
There are two septic system tests available for contract purchasers.
1. SEPTIC DYE TEST
A chemical dye is poured into the septick system from a toilet or drain in the home. A sufficient amount of water is run into the septic tank to disperse the dye through and out of the tank at the outlet side. A re-inspection of the property is made days later to determine if there is any evidence of a septic breakout, evidenced by red colored soils downstream from the septic tank.
2.VISUAL TANK INSPECTION (Performed by a contractor)
This septic inspection protocol is recommended by the Maryland Department of the Environment in their septic accreditation course:
a. Interview of the occupants
b. Review health department records
c. Pump the itnerior of the tank dry and visually inspect the interior and its baffles
d. Issue a written report to client
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