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 HealthState 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. More on water softeners - CT EHS Circular Letter #2017-26 Federal & National Environmental |
Local Health DepartmentsEach 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 Chesprocott Health District (203) 272-2761 Cheshire, Prospect, Wolcott 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-Southington Regional Health District (860) 793-3419 Plainville Office - (860) 276-6275 Southington Office Plainville & Southington 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 Visit this CT DPH page for all CT Health Depts & Districts |
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, #005631
P-7 Plumbing & Piping Limited Contractor - #PLM0208599, #PLM0283698
For license verification, visit CT Licensing Verification
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, #005631
P-7 Plumbing & Piping Limited Contractor - #PLM0208599, #PLM0283698
For license verification, visit CT Licensing Verification