septic system info, for home owners in the capitol regional district
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Starting May 31 , 2005 only a registered practitioner can carry out maintenance , installation or design of a septic system .
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Septic Systems are an important Wastewater Treatment option for homeowners in the Capital Region .
Also known as Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems , they provide household disposal of wastewater where sewers are unavailable or too expensive . Currently , septic systems serve about 26, 000 households in our region .
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Homeowners with Type 1 Systems
- homeowners with Type 1 systems (septic tanks) are to be pumped out every five years .
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Homeowners with Type 2 or 3 Systems
Owners of Type 2 or Type 3 systems, usually involving a treatment plant , and are required to maintain their system according to the maintenance plan for the system , and ensure it is maintained by a certified maintenance tech .