Text Box: Tel. (860) 365-0884 Fax (860) 365-0885 www.chathamhealth.org

· Use Water Efficiently—only use what you need and fix leaks and toilets that keep trickling  

· Flush Responsibly—your septic system is not    designed to handle paper towels, feminine        products, cigarette butts, cotton swabs, diapers etc. –these belong in your garbage

· Do Not Dump grease or fat down the drain—they solidify and clog your pipes, tank and fields

· Pump your septic tank at least every 5 years and renew your Permit to   Discharge

 

How Do I Maintain My Septic System?
Text Box: East Haddam Tel. (860) 873-5101 Fax (860) 873-5025 East Hampton Tel. (860) 365-0884 Fax (860) 365-0885 Haddam Tel. (860) 345-8531 x221 Fax (860) 345-5169 Hebron Tel. (860) 228-5971 x140 Fax (860) 228-5980 Marlborough Tel. (860) 295-6202 Fax (860) 295-0317 Portland Tel. (860) 342-6718 Fax (860) 342-6787 Text Box: Serving the towns of Text Box: THE CHATHAM HEALTH DISTRICT WASTEWATER PUMPING AND PERMIT TO DISCHARGE REGULATION Text Box: Chatham Health District 240 Middletown Avenue East Hampton, Ct. 06424 Text Box: Protect Drinking Water, Prevent Costly Septic Repairs, Promote Greener Living

Chatham Health District

COWRA

Connecticut Onsite

Wastewater Recycling

Association

P.O. Box 116  East Hampton CT 06424

Ph: 860 267-1057 Fax: 860 267-1557

Email—Info@cowra-online.org

On line—www.cowra-online.org

Connecticut

Department of Public Health

410 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT 06134  

PH. (860) 509-7296

 
Text Box: Your property is served by a septic system and probably a well too. Some people are not aware that this is living in the greenest way possible, taking drinking water from the ground and returning wastewater to it, to be recycled and purified into drinking water again. It is truly a miracle of nature. Clean drinking water is your responsibility. Maintain your septic system by having it properly cleaned and inspected. Text Box: What Wastewater Costs? Annually 5-years Septic System * Tank pump-out $ 55 $270 Permit to discharge $ 5 $ 30 Total $60 $300 Sewer Connection ** Frontage assessment $1,300 $6,500 User fees $ 500 $2,500 Total $1,800 $9,000 * Assumes an existing septic system ** Based on a new sewer connection with an average assessment of $20,000 at 2% for 20 years under the Federal Clean Water Program

Nobody wants to see this in their yard, especially if you have     children or pets!

The Benefits of Pumping

· Prevents costly repairs.

· Prevents against nuisance       conditions.

· Protects ground and surface     waters.

· Promotes compliance with system maintenance.

 

Inspection of your sewage      disposal system should be     performed only by State of        Connecticut licensed cleaners and installers such as those  who are members of COWRA.   

Your Responsibilities

1. Property owners are responsible for having their tank pumped and system visually inspected by a licensed cleaner every five years.

2. Property owners must also   complete an application to renew their permit to discharge.

Pumper / Cleaner              Responsibilities

1. Pumpers/cleaners must be   licensed with the State of  Connecticut and register with the Chatham Health District.

2. The pumpers/cleaners will  provide a report to the District  for each property serviced.

The Board of Health has                  approved this regulation in        accordance with the State of      Connecticut ’s requirements to    issue Permits to Discharge. Since such permits expire 5 years from the date of issuance, this           regulation assures the              maintenance of septic systems    before re-issuance. The Permit to  Discharge cost is $30 and is good for five years.