Environmental
Maine's Septage Management Rules regulate the disposal of waste from septic systems. A property buyer in a rural area should verify that the septic system:
AIs registered with the county assessor
BHas been inspected and is properly sized and functioning✓ Correct
CIs connected to the municipal sewer within 5 years
DMeets minimum tank size of 2,000 gallons
Explanation
Maine DEP requires septic systems to be properly designed, sized, and maintained. Buyers of rural properties should have the septic system inspected to verify its condition and capacity.
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