If you have an aerobic septic system, you may have gotten a letter from your county about a maintenance contract. Here’s what that’s about.
The rule
Texas has rules for septic systems, run by the TCEQ and your county. For most aerobic systems, the rules say a licensed provider must check the system 3 times a year. That’s about once every 4 months. The provider sends a report to the county after each visit.
When a new aerobic system is put in, the installer usually covers the first 2 years. After that, you pick a provider and sign a new contract. A few counties let some home owners do their own checks after training. Ask your county what they allow.
What happens at a visit
- We check the air pump and the alarm
- We look at the control box and timer
- We check the spray heads or drip lines
- We add chlorine if needed
- We clean filters
- We send the report to the county
What if the contract runs out?
The county can find out, because no reports come in. They may send you a notice. It’s easier to keep a contract going than to catch up later.
Already have a contract with someone else? You can sign up with us now and start the day your old one ends.
The Foster’s Team
Foster’s Septic, Maxwell, TX