Are You On A Septic System?A drain field is a crucial part of septic systems. Drain fields are used to help manage impurities and waste from the water that is comes out of your septic tank. Drain fields keep your septic tank from overflowing, creating runoff, and from causing a bad odor to be present in your yard. All septic systems go through a natural aging process that can lead to drain fields eventually failing.
There are some easy things that you can do to support the longevity and health of your septic system and drain field. First, keep stormwater runoff away from your septic field as much as possible! Next, try to have your septic system inspected each year and your septic tank pumped every 3 – 5 years to ensure that you’re aware of any potential issues! It’s also important to avoid using more water than is necessary and to make sure that you never flush anything down your toilet or pour anything down your drains that shouldn’t be flushed or poured. Things like fats, oils, and grease should be left in a pan while they cool down then placed in a disposable container. Finally, throw them away in a trashcan. Be especially careful with chemicals such as bleach that could kill the beneficial microorganisms in your septic system. For more information about how to protect your septic system, visit https://www.accgov.com/septic.
If you ever notice any bad odors, wet or soggy spots, or pools of water near your septic tank or drain field; any of your tubs, showers, or sinks draining slowly; any gurgling noises coming from your plumbing system; or bright and spongy spots of green grass over your septic tank or drain field then there’s a chance that your drain field may be failing. If your drain field is failing, untreated sewage from your property may be making its’ way into groundwater or surface water leading to dangerous pathogens and contaminants ending up in local waterways that can make both people and animals sick. When untreated sewage enters our waterways, that water is no longer safe for drinking, swimming, or agricultural use. Make sure to have your septic system checked so that you know your septic tank and drain field are working effectively! Below is a list of different septic system maintenance or installer companies provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health that you can contact to have your system inspected:Advanced Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc. > 7066139325
Athens Plumbing and & Well Supply Inc. > 7065431497
Bobby Rich Plumbing > 7065465838
D & D Backhoe > 7065492843
Plumber Pro Service > 7067697761
Southland Process Group > 7063424160
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Updated Permit & Fee Schedule
Please see the chart below for information regarding our recent permit and fee changes. Development projects are reviewed and inspected by Athens-Clarke County Stormwater Management to ensure that stormwater drainage systems and stormwater maintenance facilities on the property effectively prevent damage to public and private property and infrastructure; safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare; and protect the environment, including water and aquatic resources. These updated fees will go into effect July 1st.
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Notice Something Concerning?
If you...
- see someone dumping oil, grease, paint, or other pollutants down a storm drain or into the street
- see someone blowing leaves into a storm drain
- notice flooding due to clogged storm drains and pipes
- suspect pollution in a stream
- see someone dumping trash or tires into a stream
- notice strange colors, suds, or smells in a stream
make sure to call the Stormwater Hotline at 706-614-1282! |
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Contact Us
Stormwater Management Program
Department of Transportation and Public Works
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Address: 120 W. Dougherty Street Athens, GA 30601
Phone Number: 706-613-3440
Email: stormwater@accgov.com
Website: www.accgov.com/stormwater |
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