For more information about
septic systems, contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov/owm/onsite/
Date system installed
Installer
Phone
Tank size gallons
Capacity bedrooms
Type conventional
alternative (type)
Scheduled
Activity
inspection
Activities
Completed
inspection
Comments
sludge layer okay-may need
pumping next year
Pumping Co./
Phone
Joe Pumper 555-1234
Place on electrical box (fuse box) or other convenient location.
Things to keep in mind:
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Inspect your system (every 1 to 3 years) and
pump your tank (as necessary, generally every
3 to 5 years).
Use water efficiently.
Don’t dispose of household hazardous wastes
in sinks and toilets.
Plant only grass over and near your septic
system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs
might clog and damage the drainfield.
Don’t drive or park vehicles on any
part of your septic system.
Doing so can compact the
soil in your drainfield or
damage the pipes, tank, or
other septic system
components.
Next
Service
Septic System Maintenance Record
Jan. 2003
Septic System Description
Contact your local authority if you don’t have this
information.
Homeowner Septic System Checklist
Name
Agency
Phone and e-mail