Soil Survey 3. The current use of the system and the effects of the use. The condition and performance of the septic tank. The condition and performance of the soil treatment system. The order in which we inspect the parts of the on-site system may be dictated by the site, but the following is a typical flow for completion.
W e begin by determining the age of the system.
The older the system, the more likely problems will occur. Also, older systems may have been using significantly different technologies than are currently in use. Along with determining the age of the system, we review records of previous inspections. Older systems may not have been reviewed or noted, or have any records available. On the other hand, newer systems may have complete records that make it easier to review and identify problems.