New septic Compliance rule change

New, starting January 1, 2021, the Minnesota Pollution Control agency updated the rule for subsurface sewer treatment systems (SSTS) more commonly know as septic systems.

The rule change now mandates the septic tank will need to be pumped prior to checking the tank for compliance. Also, you will still need to have the drainfield checked for compliance to get a fully compliant certificate. 

This rule change did not create a statewide mandatory septic inspection at the point of sale. Itasca County still allows property owners to sell their properties that have existing septic systems without requiring an inspection or a compliant certificate at the point of sale. 

In Itasca County, the new owner would have 2 years from the point of sale to have the septic system inspected and if it is found non-compliant, to bring it into compliance.

If you have questions please reach out to one of our agents and they will get you additional information.