EnvironmentalIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property with a 'private septic system' should be evaluated for:

AA. Only aesthetic appearance
BB. Proper functioning, compliance with local regulations, adequate capacity for the size of the home, and any evidence of failure or contaminationCorrect
CC. Only the age of the tank
DD. Only proximity to the nearest municipal sewer, a point that is frequently tested because it is easy to confuse with related but distinct concepts

Why B. Proper functioning, compliance with local regulations, adequate capacity for the size of the home, and any evidence of failure or contamination Is Correct

Answer B: B. Proper functioning, compliance with local regulations, adequate capacity for the size of the home, and any evidence of failure or contamination

A private septic system requires evaluation of: system functionality, compliance with Colorado and local health department regulations (which require permits for installation and major repairs), adequate capacity for the number of bedrooms, and the condition of drain field. A failing septic system can contaminate groundwater and is a serious environmental and financial concern.

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