More Information About Septic Systems

What is a Septic System?

​The purpose of the septic system is to dispose of wastewater, generated by the building occupants, into the soil in a way that does not adversely affect groundwater, public health or the environment.

​The components of a septic system include exterior piping that connects the building's plumbing to the septic tank, the septic tank that collects the solids and begins the breakdown of waste material by bacterial action, a distribution system which directs the flow of wastewater from the tank to the drainage system and a drainage system which disperses the wastewater into the surrounding soil. For a better understanding of components and installation process, view the photos on our Septic Installation page.

CT Department of Public Health

​State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
Home Buyer's Guide (septic systems)
Septic Systems 101
Operation & Maintenance of A Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal System
Hardwater-Softeners Facts & Issues
Discharging water softeners to septic is prohibited in CT.

Federal & National Environmental

Environmental Protection Agency
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association

Local Health Departments

​Each town is served by a local health department whose responsibility is to protect the public health. Find the health department that serves your property below. Each health department offers a variety of publications and septic-related information that may be useful to you even if they do not serve your area.

​Bristol - Burlington Health Department (BBHD)
(860) 584-7682
Bristol, Burlington
Proper Handling of Water Softener Backwash by BBHD

Farmington Valley Health District (FVHD)
​(860) 676-1953
Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford, Simsbury
Sub-Surface Sewage Disposal Systems
Wells and Water Testing
Proper Handling of Water Softener Backwash by FVHD

Plainville Health Department
(860) 793-0221
Plainville

Torrington Area Health Department
​(860) 489-0436
Bantam, Bethlehem, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Salisbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Watertown, Winsted

Andrews-Perry Construction is fully insured.
Our employees hold the following licenses in the State of Connecticut:

CT Home Improvement Contractor - License #HIC0564685
Sub-Surface Sewage Installer - #33.003575, #33.005026, #33.005862
Sub-Surface Sewage Cleaner - #005458
P-7 Plumbing & Piping Limited Contractor - #PLM0208599, #PLM0283698

For license verification, visit CT Licensing Verification