Just as we reported earlier this week on a Wisconsin county cracking down on homeowners who ignore septic system inspection rules, a county in Florida wants to eliminate all pumping requirements for its residents.
Called “good news’’ for Washington County, Florida, residents, this report from WTVY.com says that a new county rule would bypass a state law that requires an inspection every five years:
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/County-Seeks-Control-of-Septic-Tanks-166332846.html
In part, the report quoted a county commissioner, Charles Brock, saying:
“I think the people have that right to take care of their own septic tanks, if their pump tears up they get it fixed. If your tank tears
