What is a homeowner’s responsibility regarding sewage treatment?
Adequate treatment of household sewage is one of the responsibilities that comes with home ownership. It is assumed that a sewage treatment system is working properly to treat wastewater until there is evidence to the contrary. If a sewage nuisance is identified, then it is the homeowner’s responsibility to eliminate the sewage nuisance. A sewage treatment system is expected to operate properly by preventing sewage nuisances from occurring throughout the year and during any weather conditions. What is the preferred method of eliminating a sewage nuisance? The Health District recommends that a homeowner install a replacement system before the end of the next construction season. This is the most expedient way to eliminate a sewage nuisance condition and, at the same time, bring a home’s sewage treatment system up to current standards. If that is not possible, then read on.How can homeowners fulfill their responsibility within this program? Timely system replacement may be the most exped
