Get a copy of your system's "as-built," a diagram showing where your system components are located and on file with the Thurston County Permit Assistance Center (PAC). You can download the Request for As-Built/Permit Information or contact the PAC at 360-786-5490. The PAC is located in Olympia at 2000 Lakeridge Dr. SW on the second floor of Building 1. When you call or visit, please have your eleven-digit tax parcel number ready. See similar questions...

Your septic tank should be pumped at least once every 3-5 years. It may need to be pumped more frequently if there is a large number of people living in the house. Consult the Test Drill map to locate your parcel. The location of your parcel within Sacramento County will help determine the type of system needed for that area See similar questions...

All septic systems are slowly failing. As time goes by, small particles from wastewater begin to clog the drainfield. In order to slow this process, it is best to use an outlet filter on the washing machine and septic tank to prevent lint and large particles from entering the drainfield. Do not dispose of anything in the toilet except for human excrement and toilet paper, do not use a garbage disposal unit, conserve water as much as possible, and use biodegradable chemicals for cleaning. See similar questions...

Yes, the raw sewage must still be treated by anaerobic bacteria, and must therefore never be discharged into a ditch, storm drain, lake or stream. For your information, a study has been done on The Effect of Macerating Toilets on Septic Tank Performance. No, the motor of the macerator has no gears or brushes to wear out. The motor is filled with oil and sealed for life. See similar questions...

A great deal of research has been done on this subject. According to The Water Quality Association (WQA), water softener regeneration discharge poses no problems to a septic tank or its related leach field. Studies have shown that discharge (waste) does not interfere with the system drain field soil percolation, and in many cases, can actually improve the percolation especially when fine textured soils are involved. See similar questions...

c. A septic tank contractor registered pursuant to Part III of Chapter 489, FS, and Part III of Rule 64E-6, FAC. Yes, provided the applicant can document that septic tank contracting services were rendered under the supervision of a state plumber licensed pursuant to section 489.105 (3)(m), FS. No. The state licensed plumber is only exempt from the septic tank contractor registration requirement. All other requirements found in Rule 64E-6, FAC and section 381.0065 - 381. See similar questions...

Examinations are offered in Tallahassee and Orlando on the last Monday of each month (excluding December and holidays). Examinations are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Yes. Individuals and companies may be subject to administrative actions, citations, fines and other legal actions, if services are performed or offered without the benefit of a registration and a business authorization. See similar questions...

No. A registered septic tank contractor may not be the sole qualifier for more than one septic tank contracting business requiring a certificate of authorization. See similar questions...

A conventional septic system has a tank (typically 750 to 2000 gallons) and a leach field (perforated pipe buried shallow in an extended area). See similar questions...

A stinky area of wet, soggy soil, sometimes with visible water, may appear. Sewage may back up into the house and toilets may not flush properly. See similar questions...

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