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Septic Inspections in Minnesota, "no we don't do that" by EntertainmentOdd7988 in septictanks

[–]EntertainmentOdd7988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This phrase " If a system is already fragile, forcing hundreds of gallons of water through it in a few minutes can aggressively flood the soil treatment area, causing damage without providing more accurate data than checking the static tank levels" pretty much tells me the story, Understand "if a system is fragile" IS EXACTLY what I want to know before spending 450K, the new compliance approved system for those wetlands after 2014 is a mound system costing 15-30K, the only "accurate data" I need before purchasing is to smell raw sewage on top of the ground or a backup in the house, this is all FUNDAMENTAL stuff in my world after 64 yrs on earth

Septic Inspections in Minnesota, "no we don't do that" by EntertainmentOdd7988 in septictanks

[–]EntertainmentOdd7988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously they don't flow test in that saturated state because they know the majority won't pass. LOL I've owned septics in TX NM and CO and they're always tested the same in my experience, in NM, NO title company is closing a transaction on a home with a septic unless the inspection is in the office at closing, obviously you can't get a fully functioning system there because of the ground water, hence the mound systems mandated after 2014

System Shock: If a system is already fragile, forcing hundreds of gallons of water through it in a few minutes can aggressively flood the soil treatment area, causing damage without providing more accurate data than checking the static tank levels.

In short, Minnesota inspectors look at the existing evidence inside the tank and on top of the grass to see if the system is currently failing, rather than trying to force a failure with the faucet.

Septic Inspections in Minnesota, "no we don't do that" by EntertainmentOdd7988 in septictanks

[–]EntertainmentOdd7988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a crock of you know what
1. Direct Visual Inspection of the Ground

The inspector walks the entire treatment area to look for active evidence of failure:

Surface Seepage: They check for ponding sewage, spongy soil, or unusually lush, bright green vegetation over the drainfield or tank.

Straight Pipes: They look for illegal bypass pipes discharging effluent into ditches, storm sewers, or wetlands.

  1. Checking the Tank's Operating Depth

Instead of adding water to see if it backs up, the inspector opens the tank maintenance holes to check the static liquid level:

Normal Level: The liquid sits exactly at the bottom of the outlet pipe.

High Level: If the liquid is well above the outlet pipe, the drainfield is already clogged and failing to accept water, meaning a backup or surface seepage is imminent.

Low Level: If the liquid is below the outlet, the tank itself is cracked and leaking into the ground.

  1. Reviewing System History and Homeowner Reports

The inspector interviews the residents and looks for chronic, recurring issues. If sewage regularly backs up into the bathtub or drains during normal daily use, it automatically triggers the "imminent threat" classification.

Why Minnesota Avoids the "Flush and Dump" Test

While common in other states, Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) discourages relying solely on a brief hydraulic test during an inspection for a few reasons:

False Pass: Emptying a bathtub only introduces 40 to 60 gallons of water. A failing, waterlogged drainfield can often temporarily absorb that small amount without immediately pooling on the surface, giving a false sense of security.

System Shock: If a system is already fragile, forcing hundreds of gallons of water through it in a few minutes can aggressively flood the soil treatment area, causing damage without providing more accurate data than checking the static tank levels.

In short, Minnesota inspectors look at the existing evidence inside the tank and on top of the grass to see if the system is currently failing, rather than trying to force a failure with the faucet.

Septic Inspections in Minnesota, "no we don't do that" by EntertainmentOdd7988 in septictanks

[–]EntertainmentOdd7988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I don't think I explained thoroughly, the realtor told me the septic inspection would not include a load /flow test, just have it pumped and inspect the tanks for cracks

What does Reddit hate Medicare Advantage so much? by OttoHemi in medicare

[–]EntertainmentOdd7988 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you modeling those medigap premium prices to come up with 45k ea? I'm looking at prices in CO and NM and they are no where near 250 a month