Eco Virginia's team of highly trained professionals guides you through the complicated regulatory landscape of Virginia's required alternative septic system inspections… before it's too late.
What is O&M?
"Operations and Maintenance" (O&M) is a term used to define the requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Health to ensure your Alternative Onsite Septic System (AOSS) is functioning properly.
Regulations were placed in effect on Dec. 7, 2011, and are retroactive for all alternative systems. The requirements for O&M vary based on several factors (system type, size, etc.). The information contained below represents the majority of typical residential alternative systems in Virginia that have General Approval, but certain systems have additional requirements beyond the ones identified below. There are two different sets of requirements, depending on when the original application was made to construct the system on your property.
The Difference is the Date
Applications to construct an alternative onsite septic system that were submitted to the local health department PRIOR to Dec. 7, 2011, are required to have an annual inspection performed by a Licensed Operator and an inspection report filed with the Virginia Department of Health.
Applications to construct an alternative onsite septic system that were submitted to the local health department AFTER Dec. 7, 2011, are required to have an initial inspection performed by a Licensed Operator within 180 days of the issuance of the Occupancy Permit (OP) and a lab analysis of a sample from the treatment unit to determine if the unit is functioning within the design parameters. After the initial 180-day inspection, additional inspections are required annually thereafter and the treatment unit sampled every 5 years.
Let Eco Virginia Help
Eco Virginia's highly qualified staff of Licensed Operators are trained in all aspects of alternative onsite septic systems. Our team has the knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure your system is functioning correctly -- and is operating like the eco-friendly system it was designed to be.
During the inspection, we are always happy to give homeowners a tour of what’s buried in their own backyard and explain how it works. Let our staff show you the Eco Virginia difference.
Contact us today for more information or to schedule service.