A traditional onsite sewage
system or “standard gravity” onsite sewage
systems may only need limited amounts of maintenance.
The maintenance of a standard gravity onsite sewage
system may be limited to pumping of the septic tank
as needed. In comparison to the standard gravity onsite
sewage system the modern day next generation or “alternative”
on-site sewage systems may require:
Septic tank inspections,
pumping if necessary of the septic tank.
Inspection of the
pump tank (if present) which may include checking
floats, cleaning screens and pumping if necessary.
Inspection of an aerobic
treatment unit (if present). Cleaning the filter
within the aerobic treatment unit if present;
cleaning the inspecting the aeration device.
Inspection of the lateral
drain field lines for levels of effluent (ponding);
flushing lateral pressure distribution lines
(if present).
Inspection of the sand
filter pretreatment device and flushing of the
lateral pressure lines within the sand filter.
Inspection mound units
such as Glendon Units, or a mound distribution
system, noting effluent seepage, and ponding
if present.
Inspecting and cleaning
any disinfection unit components and replacing
parts as necessary.
