WELL & SEPTIC

The law changed August 1, 2002
for Macomb County

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Your certified
well and septic evaluator
for Macomb County




Example of proper spacing
for drainfield borings


Questions
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(586)739-1909 Phone
(586)737-2800 Fax
www.houseprofessor.com


THESE SEWAGE SYSTEM DEFICIENCIES
WILL BE APPROVED FOR SALE
  • Septic tank/drainfield undersized but still functioning
  • More than 24 inches of cover
  • Drainfield too close to the property line
  • Sewage ponding in drainfield at a level below the tile invert
  • Certain dry well installations
THESE SEWAGE SYSTEM FAILURES
WILL NOT BE APPROVED FOR SALE
  • Sewage back up into structure
  • Direct discharge of sewage to ground surface
  • Liquid level in tank above the outlet invert
  • Physical dilapidation of the septic tank
  • Sewage that doesn't reach the disposal system
  • Sewage ponding above drainfield tile invert
  • Disposal system violates deed restriction
  • Disposal system encroaching other property
  • No drainfield can be located
  • Disposal system serving properties other than the one for which it was approved
  • Footing drains/softener discharge to septic




HOUSEPROFessor
11852 Diehl Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone:(586)739-1909 Fax:(586)737-2800