HomeMy WebLinkAboutWhatHomeownersshouldknow_6-30-17Covers to Grade:
Covers provide access to your septic system so that your service provider can
inspect and maintain your septic system. Covers can be landscaped around but
must remain fully accessible.
Control Panels:
Control Panels are the brains of the I/A OWTS and usually mounted to the side of
the dwelling. They should be protected from damage and easily accessible by
operation and maintenance providers.
Annual Operation & Maintenance:
The first three years are covered as part of the manufacturer’s warranty. However,
homeowners will need to sign yearly maintenance contracts and will be
responsible for maintenance costs after the 3 year warranty expires. It is
anticipated that O&M will cost approximately $300 a year.
Increased Annual Electrical Costs:
Depending on the treatment process and manufacturer’s system, the system
either runs continuously or on-demand. Based on information provided by
manufacturers, the systems that are provisionally approved have approximate
annual electric costs ranging from $57 to $266 per year.
Repair and Replacement Costs:
Homeowners should be aware that although I/A OWTS have a long track record of
use in the USA, they do contain components such as pumps, floats, air
compressors, and controls that may need to be replaced at some point during the
useful life of the system. These component repair and replacement costs could
range from $50 to $200.
Pumping Costs:
Although these systems provide advanced treatment, they will still need to be
occasionally pumped by a septage hauler. Depending on use of the system, it is
estimated that the average system would need to be pumped out every 3-5 years.
This increases the treatment and useful life of any sewage disposal system
including I/A OWTS. A typical pump-out is estimated to cost $300 - $500.
SEPTIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
What I/A OWTS Homeowners Should Know
Visible Components
on I/A OWTS:
•Risers/chimneys with covers to
grade on all access openings
•Control Panel with electrical
connection and high water
alarms
•Air Blowers
•Air vents with associated piping
and carbon filter required
Produced with funding from New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation under the Septic Cesspool Upgrade
Program Enterprise (SCUPE) Grant
For More Information visit www.ReclaimOurWater.com
or call (631) 852-5811
Homeowner Registration
Property owners are required to register
their I/A OWTS with the Suffolk County
Department of Health Services at time
of Final Approval from the Department.
Registration is updated every 3 years
and upon property transfer. There is no
cost to register your I/A OWTS, but it is
critical in order for SCDHS to ensure
proper function of your I/A OWTS and
provide homeowners with essential
news or information regarding their I/A
OWTS.