All owners of Innovative and Alternative (I/A) septic systems are required by state and local authorities to have valid Maintenance Contracts/Agreements with qualified personnel to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the system. This requirement includes OMNI Recirculating Sand Filters.
The system maintainer, commonly referred to as the service provider or operator, is a person certified to perform the required periodic Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of your OMNI RSF, as well as problem diagnosis, repair and sampling (testing). Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires Recirculating Sand Filter Systems to have a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (at least a Grade 2-M) perform the following:
- Sampling (Testing) - as required by local authorities and/or as specified in DEP approvals;
- Operation and Maintenance - 1-4 times per year depending on requirements and during alarm conditions.
The system maintainer is required to complete a DEP approved RSF Operation and Maintenance Checklist and report the results to both the Department of Environmental Protection and the local Board of Health.
Improper maintenance can ultimately lead to system failure. The Department of Environmental Protection and local authorities can require monitoring plans, including additinal sampling and service, for systems that are not functioning correctly and/or have not been properly maintained.
It is essential that your RSF be inspected and maintained on a regular basis, as required by law.
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