The home was built on a slope, hence there is no sump pump, but rather, an ejector pump for waste disposal. Due to the properties slope, it will always sit above the water table and water will flow down the slope of the house from gravity. The home is not in a flood zone as it sits at the top of the hill.

Yes. The owners are currently scheduling the test and the results will be posted to the Documents section of this website.

Yes, the leech field was inspected in 2019 because the homeowner wanted to understand the operating principles. The distribution boxes were checked and clear of debris and blockage. A typical sign that the leech field is not operating correctly are standing water in the field and foul odors, which has never occurred on the property. The leech field is clear of any tree roots that might clog the system as there are no obstructions or large tree’s where the leech field is located. Further testing was unnecessary as there are no indications whatsoever that the leech field is not operating correctly. Typically home owners can damage their leech field by driving over it as it can crush the pipes.

The septic tank was last inspected and cleaned in July 1, 2022. Because the home was only occupied by two (2) adults, the septic system was underutilized which can cause the bacteria in the septic tank system to die off – they need waster material as a source of ‘food’. As a result, the homeowners treat the septic system with bio enzymes to maintain the healthy bacteria growth in the septic tank. These pellets are simply dropped into a toilet once per month and flushed and are available at all big box stores such as Menards or Home Depot.

The well was last shocked June 17, 2024. The well was maintained by Peter Snelten & Sons Well & Pump Company in Wauconda Illinois. Annual maintenance simply requires shocking the well and the home owner later took over the responsibilities as routine maintenance.