Locate the Approved Field
Compare records with the actual tank and disposal area. Identify wells, paving, additions, easements and restricted access. Missing or inconsistent records should be described in the findings.
Review Symptoms and Distribution
Ask when the trouble occurs and whether the tank was recently pumped. Observe accessible distribution components, alarms and signs of ponding. The tank and field can need different tests.
Consider the Wet Season
The receiving area may behave differently after prolonged rain. Seasonal groundwater and soil separation matter even during a dry visit. Record limits rather than promising year-round performance.
Check Before an Addition
Added bedrooms or altered commercial use can change demand. DOH-Lee’s existing-system review uses existing and proposed plans and applicable records. Locate the septic footprint before a pool, shed, addition or driveway layout is finalized.
Use a Defined Written Scope
For a purchase or repair decision, agree on tank, line, field and reporting coverage. Findings can point to maintenance, further site evaluation, repair or replacement planning. They do not guarantee future performance.
Read our Lehigh Acres septic sizing, materials and care guide.