Septic System Operations and Maintenance

Keep Your Septic System Operating Smoothly

If you have a septic system that's classed as "innovative" or "alternative," it's important to keep that system maintained by a certified service provider. You can rely on Multi Koastal Services / Kenneth R. Walsh for complete maintenance services.

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"Innovative" and "Alternative" Septic System Definitions

Innovative and alternative (I/A) on-site wastewater treatment disposal systems are classified as anything other than conventional systems. This would include all advanced pretreatment units, peat biofilters, or a combination thereof. In order to ensure proper operation and maintenance of I/A systems, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) requires the permittee, through permit conditions, to maintain a service contract with a certified service provider for the life of the system.

This requirement applies to all innovative and alternative on-site wastewater treatment  systems.

DNREC Regulations Regarding Septic System Inspections

7.0 On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal System Operation, Maintenance and Inspection Program

• 7.1 An operation, maintenance, and inspection program for individual on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems (OWTDS) is hereby established for the Indian River, Indian River Bay, Rehoboth Bay, and Little Assawoman Bay watersheds.
• 7.2 For all properties utilizing an OWTDS that are sold or otherwise transferred to other ownership, the owner or trustee shall have their systems pumped out and inspected prior to the completion of the sale.
• 7.2.1 For transfers of a new property, the certificate of completion will fulfill the requirements of this section.
• 7.2.2 If an inspection has occurred within the previous 36 months and the property owner can provide documentation of such pump out and inspection, then such documentation will fulfill the requirements of this section.
• 7.2.3 If the owner of an individual OWTDS provides proof of a licensed operator or has an annual service contract with a certified service provider then the requirements of this section have been met.
• 7.3 Pump outs shall be performed by a licensed Class F Liquid Waste Hauler. Inspections shall be performed by a licensed Class H System Inspector.
• 7.4 Standard inspection forms, developed by the Department, shall be used by the system inspector. The property owner shall provide the system inspector with all available pertinent information. The completed inspection report shall detail the results of the inspection. The system inspector shall provide the Department and the property owner with a written copy of the inspection report.