Septic Inspection vs. Evaluation
|
Description |
Inspection |
Evaluation |
| 1. |
Can be performed by a private licensed inspector |
x
|
x
|
| 2. |
Reports on the system’s condition the day of the inspection or evaluation |
x
|
x
|
| 3. |
Reports on evidence of system failure, current or past |
x
|
x
|
| 4. |
Reports on potential soil limitations for treatment systems or lagoons, using published soil surveys |
|
x
|
| 5. |
Must have access to all sewage tank components |
x
|
x
|
| 6. |
Checks the size and condition of tanks and system |
x
|
|
| 7. |
Checks function of all tanks, pretreatment components, mechanical components, and controls |
x
|
|
| 8. |
Provides water volume test of soil treatment systems |
x
|
|
| 9. |
May include dye test |
x
|
|
| 10. |
Provides assessment of private water supply if one is present |
x
|
x
|
| 11. |
Provides report on results of assessment to homeowner, buyer or requesting party. |
x
|
x
|
