Septic Tank Maintenance Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Protect the septic system from damage

• Keep vehicle traffic and parking areas off the drain field

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• No structure are build over the septic system

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• No concrete or asphalt over the drain field

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Woody and deep-rooted trees are at least 100 feet away from the septic system

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Maintenance

• The tank pumped every 3-5 years

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• The tank pumped at least once a year (for garbage disposal unit in the kitchen sink)

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Water is being kept away from the drain field

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• No excessive water to the lawn above the drain field

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

• Faucets and toilets are not leaking or dripping

  ✔

  ✖

  N/A

Completion

• Recommendations

• Sign-off (Name and Signature)

  Sign