In North Carolina, each county has an Environmental Health Department that keeps record of all documents associated with the permitting of septic systems. Some counties have may allow access to septic system permits through an online database or as a link through the GIS but many counties still keep paper records and will require you to submit a request for information.
Brokers frequently have questions regarding sewer and septic issues and the appropriate number of bedrooms for a listing. If a septic permit is available, the number of bedrooms permitted to be advertised for a listing will be the number of bedrooms as allowed on the septic permit issued by local authorities.
Conventional septic systems can function very well with minimal care. In fact, most septic tanks will only require an inspection and pumping out by a professional every three to five years if they are used properly.
The major reason for safe disposal of sewage is to prevent the spread of disease. If a septic system is properly sited, is working properly, and has been maintained regularly, it will effectively and efficiently remove disease-causing bacteria.
In our last article on septic systems in Whispering Pines, North Carolina we mentioned how critical it is to maintain our septic systems properly. This is both for the health and safety of the individual homeowner as well as assuring the purity of one of our most treasured natural resources, the eight community lakes that make Whispering Pines, North Carolina so beautiful and sought after as a place to live.
