Existing Sewage System Inspections

Existing sewage systems may require inspections/site evaluations for a number of reasons, including:

 

  • To obtain a Child or Adult Care Facility License
  • To obtain an MDARD Food License
  • Real estate transactions/Home Loan Evaluation
  • Planned increases in flow to an existing system due to building remodel or addition

During the inspection of an existing sewage system a Sanitarian will assess the capacity of the existing system and determine compliance with the Upper Peninsula Environmental Health Code.

Modern septic systems treat waste water in rural areas of U.S. Constant maintanance keeps systems working properly and reduces pollution. See also Winter (1041266), and Fall (340764).

To initiate an existing system inspection, please complete our Request for Service Application.

*The typical wait time for an appointment is 4-6 weeks from receipt of a complete application and payment. 

During your scheduled inspection time, you must have a licensed septage hauler onsite to pump the septic tank.

Additional resources related to well and septic systems include:

Onsite Sewage Program Fee Schedule

UP Environmental Health Code 

Technical Manual

Licensed Septic Installers Listing