What You Need to Know About County Septic Tank Regulations

Not sure what the rules are for buying or selling a home with a septic tank?

Selling a home takes a lot of work and can get complicated. We understand that most people won’t know all the rules even when it comes to one very important feature of their home: the septic tank. We’ll lay out all the information for you so that you know exactly what to do with your septic system before you sell your home. 

Of the counties we typically serve, only two require septic tank inspections before you sell your home - Wayne and Washtenaw.

In Wayne County, you’ll need to pump your septic tank along with an inspection. The inspection is good for six months, so this is something you can take care of before you list your home! This ordinance was initially passed in 1999. The intention is to protect the water supplies of the county and the state from failing sewage management. 

In Washtenaw, the county also requires inspections before you sell a home with a septic system. These inspections are good for an entire year. Although it’s not expressly stated that you need to pump your tank for an inspection, it’s often much easier to do so. Like Wayne County, this program also started in 1999 with the goal of protecting our water. 

Give us a call today to schedule septic tank pumping for your Northville home. At LaChance Brothers Excavating, you get the experience of three generations of excavating and septic work from a family-owned business. Schedule a full septic inspection including pumping the tank at the time of inspection with LaChance Brothers Excavating. We can’t wait to work with you!