Inspection Guidance 
Need guidance for inspecting a septic system? This document provides technical guidance for inspections of onsite wastewater treatment and disposal systems. It also includes discussion points on the evaluation of each component examined. By issuing this guidance,
the DEP aims to provide consistent
information to homeowners, buyers, interested
parties and regulatory agencies. Having an
unbiased and comprehensive evaluation of
septic systems available,
the DEP hopes to protect
human health and the environment by encouraging homeowners to fix problems that may arise during a septic system inspection. This document
was created by a committee of onsite wastewater
professionals. This committee contained
various representatives of the onsite wastewater
industry, including the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection,
New Jersey licensed professional engineers,
health department officials, inspectors,
and septic pumpers. The Department welcomes
suggestions for improving its technical
guidance products.
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