The site evaluation process begins when a homeowner hires a local soil scientist to conduct preliminary soil investigations and submits an application using PLUS. Soil tests are conducted to determine if the soil conditions can accept and treat waste water. Taking enforcement action when necessary.Providing homeowner education as needed.Inspecting installed systems for compliance with the regulation.Reviewing installation drawings and issuing construction permits.We perform a wide variety of activities to carry out this oversight that include: If not functioning properly, a septic system can pose significant health risks to people, pets, and the environment by discharging untreated sewage onto neighboring yards or nearby creeks or ditches.įairfax County Health Department's Onsite Sewage and Water Program administers state and local regulations for sewage disposal systems and private well water supplies to ensure proper construction, operation and maintenance in Fairfax County.
Failures can be caused by bad system design, improper maintenance, or simply because the system has reached the end of its life expectancy. However, system failures can and do occur. Onsite sewage systems, commonly referred to as septic systems, are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal when properly designed, installed and maintained.
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