Whether you are planning to sell your property or looking to buy a new home, having your septic system inspected before closing the deal may be necessary. In numerous jurisdictions across the US, it is a requirement for a seller to have the septic system inspected by a qualified septic inspector upon the transfer of…
25% of homes in the United States used septic tanks in 2020. This is according to Sara Heger, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program. This translates to more than 32 million homes in America. The number has certainly gone up by now, thanks to the fact that people are moving…
When moving into a new house, there are lots of things you need to inspect. Yes, you should worry about the number of bedrooms, the square footage, and the curb appeal. But an often overlooked part of the house is the onsite waste management system. If the house has a septic system, be sure to…
In case you are wondering, septic systems are legal – well, for the most part. When building a new house and you have no way of connecting it to the municipal grid, it is okay to use an onsite waste management system. That said, there are some important regulations that you must adhere to for…