About a year ago I wrote about troubleshooting some problems with system backups and mentioned it was important to periodically inspect and pump out septic tanks to prevent problems in the future. This prompted a comment from a reader, a leader of a lake association, that highlighted the group in a process of inspecting all systems near the lake looking for malfunctioning or failing systems.
The program included a mandatory, concurrent pumpout during the inspection. The reader stated, “We, like you, believe that this is the best approach for detection of improperly functioning septic systems. Our local municipal council, with
