Arizona Septic Inspection: Handshakes are Optional!
Posted Jul 11, 2007 @ 5:29 pm, Viewed by 1365 Visitors, Read 1463 Times.
In Northern Arizona, septic tanks and inspections are a common part of our local real estate transactions. Here are some of the key parts of a typical Arizona Septic Tank dig, pumping and inspection, brought to you by the fine folks at JT’s Septic on Highway 69 in Dewey, AZ. Tel. (928) 632-7077.
1 – The Truck
In order for the inspection to take place, all of the effluent much be pumped out in order for the inspector to view the lining of the septic tank. The truck has a massive pump and containment to effectively remove all effluent from the subject property.
2 – Probe for the Tank
A thin probe with padded handles is used to locate the septic tank. The techs know nearly every shape and size of tank in operation, so often they can quickly size up the layout of the system, even without a plot plan. Extra probing and digging results in added labor charges, but these are often avoided for most inspections.
3 – Septic System Components
After removing the Access Port Lids from the Tank Risers, the tank contents are revealed. Typically, the heaver solids sink to the bottom, which is called the Sludge Layer while grease and fats rise to the top. The top layer is known as the Scum Layer. Between the sludge and scum is the Clarified Zone, the part of the wastewater that exits the outlet baffle to the leach field pipes for drainage in the drain field.
4 – Deploying the Pump Hose and Stirring the Effluent
The pump hose is then deployed from the truck to remove the effluent. But first, the Stir Stick is used to combine the Sludge, scum and Clarified layers for more effective pumping. After the tank is drained, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality approved inspector looks at the tank lining and notes any issues on the report.
5 – Backfilling the Tank Risers
After the inspection, the access ports and tank risers are sealed, and the tank is backfilled. The typical landscape rock is racked back over and the fieldwork is finished. Now the inspector must write the reports, complete the ownership transfer paperwork, and report the findings to the sellers and buyers agents and the title company.
The septic tank inspection, transfer and ownership process is a common and manageable operation, as long as the proper professionals are involved to oversee the operation. For further information, please contact Prescott Real Estate agent Scott Baxter 928-771-2000 and the folks at JT’s Septic 928-632-7077.
1 – The Truck
In order for the inspection to take place, all of the effluent much be pumped out in order for the inspector to view the lining of the septic tank. The truck has a massive pump and containment to effectively remove all effluent from the subject property.
2 – Probe for the Tank
A thin probe with padded handles is used to locate the septic tank. The techs know nearly every shape and size of tank in operation, so often they can quickly size up the layout of the system, even without a plot plan. Extra probing and digging results in added labor charges, but these are often avoided for most inspections.
3 – Septic System Components
After removing the Access Port Lids from the Tank Risers, the tank contents are revealed. Typically, the heaver solids sink to the bottom, which is called the Sludge Layer while grease and fats rise to the top. The top layer is known as the Scum Layer. Between the sludge and scum is the Clarified Zone, the part of the wastewater that exits the outlet baffle to the leach field pipes for drainage in the drain field.
4 – Deploying the Pump Hose and Stirring the Effluent
The pump hose is then deployed from the truck to remove the effluent. But first, the Stir Stick is used to combine the Sludge, scum and Clarified layers for more effective pumping. After the tank is drained, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality approved inspector looks at the tank lining and notes any issues on the report.
5 – Backfilling the Tank Risers
After the inspection, the access ports and tank risers are sealed, and the tank is backfilled. The typical landscape rock is racked back over and the fieldwork is finished. Now the inspector must write the reports, complete the ownership transfer paperwork, and report the findings to the sellers and buyers agents and the title company.
The septic tank inspection, transfer and ownership process is a common and manageable operation, as long as the proper professionals are involved to oversee the operation. For further information, please contact Prescott Real Estate agent Scott Baxter 928-771-2000 and the folks at JT’s Septic 928-632-7077.
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mary
Who pays for the clean-out and the inspection when a property is being sold? Thanks for the info...mary
Posted 3 months ago
Denise
This is helpful information. Thanks for taking the time to put it out there!
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Very well done! More states should take Arizona's lead. I am currently serving on an Oregon DEQ rule advisory committee, we are looking into requiring time of sale inspections. Any information you could provide that would help this process would be greatly appreciated.
Alex Mauck
Goodman Sanitation Inc.