Comments on: Escambia Set To Repeal Certain Septic Tank Inspection Requirements

By: S.L.B

S.L.B — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:14:49 +0000

When we first moved on our property many years ago, we dug up the septic tank lid on our septic tank prior to the Inspector’s arrival. All he had to do was see that it was empty with no obvious issues. What does he do, he moves the lid around for whatever reason and broke it , then said everything was fine and checked it off on the inspection paper and left us with a broken lid. What an idiot! Needless to say, it was us who ended up having to buy a new septic tank lid. Sometimes I think we are better off just handling things ourselves!

We are very relieved to know that this Septic Tank Inspection requirement issue is going in the favor of “we the people” instead of down the toilet!

By: Mic Hall

Mic Hall — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:20:17 +0000

Anyone have information on what Santa Rosa County will be doing? or did I miss something that they have already done.

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:07:00 +0000

When we bought our house 10 years ago, the “inspection” consisted of a guy with a steel rod poking the ground to confirm that there was something buried in the ground.
It was assumed to be a septic tank, I guess.

Has the “inspection” changed to something more since ?

By: Southerner

Southerner — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:04:50 +0000

This is some of the kind of “hope and change” that we need.

By: xpeecee

xpeecee — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:19:45 +0000

You are correct, Jane. Votes and voter action do count. And thanks again Mr. Evers for your work on this issue…

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:57:59 +0000

This septic tank inspection law repeal shows that if enough people care and sign petitions and email their representatives and governor we CAN make a difference. It is a lesson in civics to the people who say “my vote doesn’t count”. It does count!