Board adopts septic pump-out amendment allowing inspections, adds EPA guidance
The board amended county code chapter 10 to allow a VDH-permitted sewage handler inspection as an alternative to mandatory five-year pumping and incorporated EPA guidance recommending pump-out when sludge and scum exceed about 25% of tank liquid depth; adoption passed 7-0.
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The Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to county code chapter 10 on Aug. 25 to address concerns about automatic five‑year septic pump-outs for properties within 500 feet of the full pond elevation of Smith Mountain Lake and Leesville Lake.
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