Terrible Septic Tales

There was a Loud Suction Noise…

Recently I dropped off a radon test a few days before the inspections and verified the location of the septic lids with the seller.  She stated that it is an aeration system and the lids are in the back yard.  During our discussion we spoke of the required service contract needed on all aerator systems.  At this point, she looked at me and said, “Why do I have to pay $300 a year just because I have an Aerator?”
Fast forward two days later….The septic inspector used his electric drill to unscrew the main lid and then stepped back to put the screwdriver down.  At this point, there was a loud suction noise and the inspector noticed that the lid was starting to rise.  He immediately jumped on the lid and screwed it back down to avoid a massive leach into the yard.  The system was so backed up, it was leaching into the ditch in the front yard.
For 9 years this home owner neglected her septic system creating a nuisance and a danger to her community.

Turning the Aerator Pump OFF does not save Money

“If it has a motor, it costs you money to run it” thought an Aeration septic system

home owner.  In fact, he was so intent on saving money, he would only run his aeration motor when he felt it was necessary.  He even had it turned off when the septic inspector arrived for his inspection.
The septic inspector turned in his report into the county and a sanitarian from the SCHD then conducted his own tested.  It failed.
Full replacement needed for this homeowner who tried to save a few bucks.