Septic Dye Test
A somewhat useful but inconclusive test of a septic system that involves
placing a tracer dye in a toilet, flushing the dye into the system, and
running a test volume of water (approximately 50 gallons per bedroom) into
the system to look for signs of blockage, backup or breakout of effluent.
Although the septic dye test can disclose numerous septic failures, it
does not find every failure condition.
SeptiCheck™
U.S. Inspect’s
objective evaluation of an on-site waste treatment and disposal system’s
characteristics based on the experience and expertise of a septic management
professional. The SeptiCheck
evaluation is designed to detect visible on-site waste treatment and
disposal system deficiencies. The
evaluation is based on what an on-site waste management professional is able
to observe, and the professional’s knowledge and experience with on-site
wastewater technology. The
evaluation is intended to determine whether or not one or more of the areas
identified is not functioning properly at the time of the evaluation. There
can be many evidences in the tank that can identify the early stages of
system failure. The SeptiCheck evaluation has the ability to identify
components of on-site systems that are in the beginning stages of failures.
Unlike the septic dye test, SeptiCheck includes a visual assessment
of the interior of the septic tank.
