OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance (OM&M) Report Checklist for Alternative OWTS/Septic System requiring an Operating Permit:

Complexity and frequency of inspection will be related to the complexity and maintenance requirements of the system components, recommendations of the manufacturer and industry standards.

Minimum Inspection Requirements for Supplemental Treatment Units:

1. Twelve (12) months of actual flows into the system. If this cannot be obtained, then the best reasonable estimate shall be provided.

2. Inspection report of system inspection findings, to include but not limited to the following components:

a. Septic tank

b. Pump and dosing chamber

c. Control panel

d. Leach field

Septic Systems Require Routine Maintenance to Operate Properly

Unlike community sewers that have district employees to maintain the system, maintenance of the septic system is the responsibility of the home owner. Because of site conditions on a property, some homes have advanced septic systems known as alternative or engineered septic systems to dispose of their liquid waste in a manner that is safe and environmentally protective

Alternative septic systems may have pumps, filters, secondary-treatment units, and other specialized components not found in standard septic systems, which require more frequent and thorough maintenance to operate properly. For this reason, Solano County Code requires that alternative septic systems be maintained on a yearly basis and that a registered consultant or licensed contractor provide service to the system at least once every three years. The county code section is presented below.

Sec. 6.4-56. Operation permits.

(b) An alternative system shall be operated, maintained, and monitored pursuant to the requirements of these standards and the operation permit. Under terms of the operation permit, Division personnel shall conduct annual review of the performance and condition of the system. This review may include on-site inspections, sampling, review of submitted maintenance and sampling reports, and other activity deemed necessary to assure the proper maintenance and operation of the system.

The operation permit shall also require maintenance and performance monitoring to be performed by the property owner or property owner’s agent, a licensed contractor or registered consultant at a frequency of once per year or more often as determined by the Environmental Health Services Division. At least once every three years the maintenance and performance monitoring shall be performed by a registered consultant or licensed contractor with knowledge of on-site systems.

At least one monitoring event shall occur during the wet weather testing period as defined in section 6.4-81.2(f) of these standards. All data collected must be submitted to the Environmental Health Services Division within thirty (30) days.

(b) The operation permit shall be renewed annually and any required fees shall be paid. The owner of the property shall keep the operation permit valid for the life of the system.

Septic Systems Inspections

If you are scheduled to have a septic tank inspection, we prefer for you to be at home while we service your system so you can be there to observe and learn first-hand about our findings. If you are unable to attend the septic system inspection, we'll send you and the county the report. If you require an inspection, call DeLaTorre Septic and Trucking LLC at 707-449-4378 to schedule an inspection of your septic system.

Septic Systems Inspections

If you are scheduled to have a septic tank inspection, we prefer for you to be at home while we service your system so you can be there to observe and learn first-hand about our findings. With other septic systems companies, this is not the case. If you require an inspection, call De La Torre Septic and Trucking LLC at 707-449-4378 to schedule an inspection of your septic system.