With economic woes a concern for many people in and around our area, you may be thinking of waiting to do your regular maintenance pumping of your septic system. Please keep in mind that a little preventative maintenance now may save you big money down the road. While it’s true that none of us know how long this downturn in the economy might last, it is not a wise decision to hold off on your regular septic pumping maintenance routine. Are you going to let your car go indefinitely without an oil change? Probably not, considering the expense that could ensue from such neglect. Be mindful of the consequences that are possible with septic system maintenance neglect. Did you know that new septic systems can cost upwards of $17,000.00? Did you also know that regular pumping maintenance of your existing, properly working, septic system can cost only pennies a day? Even new systems require regular pump outs to keep them from failing and needing replaced. There is simply no getting around the need for regularly scheduled pump outs of your septic system! Don’t put it off any longer and risk damage to or complete failure of your septic system. Call us today to schedule your septic tank pumping. *If we can do the pumping any time at our convenience within two weeks of your call, you may qualify for a discount. You may also qualify for a discount if you and one or more of your neighbors schedule to have your septic systems pumped out together. (*Some restrictions apply.)

Thinking of buying or selling a home? For those of you not already aware, we offer the following information regarding real estate inspections. This regulation is already in effect. The Mercer County Health Department requires documentation that residential septic systems have been pumped out by a licensed septage hauler within the previous five years from the date of any real estate inspection performed by their department.

            Their office recommends as we do, that septic tanks be pumped out every 3 to 5 years. Regular septic tank pumping is crucial to maintaining a properly working system. Failure to have the septic tank pumped regularly will ultimately result in system failure and the need for system replacement. For those buying a home, this regulation helps insure that proper maintenance has taken place on this vital part of your investment.

            The Health Department will not be using this requirement to force upgrades to existing septic systems that may not be compliant with newer regulations governing residential septic systems. A septic system will be considered acceptable as long as it is functioning properly at the time of the real estate inspection and not creating a nuisance condition.

            If you are looking to buy or sell a home, take appropriate measures to insure the septic system at the property involved is compliant with this regulation as early as possible in the process to avoid delays at or near the time of closing.

            For further information or if you have questions concerning this matter, please call the Mercer County Health Department at 419-586-3251.

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