FAQs • Loudoun County, VA • CivicEngage

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Health Department - Alternative Onsite Septic Systems

1. What is the purpose of having inspections of alternative (nonconventional) systems?

All alternative on-site sewage disposal systems require maintenance in order to adequately treat and dispose of wastewater. Chapter 1067 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, adopted on November 3, 2008 and revised on April 3, 2013, requires inspections of these systems to ensure they are operating as designed.

Chapter 1067 is online here.

2. If I have a maintenance contract on my system, do I still have to get it inspected?: The inspection is a separate requirement from maintenance. If your maintenance provider has the qualifications to do an inspection then they may.

3. Who must have the required inspection?: All owners of alternative systems must have an inspection prior to July 1, 2009 and annually thereafter.

4. What is the cost for this inspection?: The cost is negotiated directly between the property owner and the inspector.

5. How are inspection reports transmitted to the Health Department?: An online database has been created where operators are able to electronically enter the inspection report. If the inspection report is not entered into this database, the report will not be recognized by the Health Department. System operators have been trained to complete the report and enter it.