Pump out your septic system!
It’s a good idea to maintain your septic system regularly and now it’s also the law.
To protect the quality of the area’s drinking water, Westchester County and Lewisboro instituted a septic inspection requirement in 2011 that requires that each septic system be pumped at least once during every 5 year period. Failure to pump your septic tank at least once every five years may result in significant fines - starting at $200 and multiplying rapidly!
Have your septic system pumped out this season. Many lakeside systems, older systems, or systems on small lots are likely to require more frequent attention than the law requires. If your septic is pumped by a Westchester County authorized septic hauler, your vendor will provide Westchester County with a record of that pumping. Keep your copy of the septic system inspection report in case of a dispute.
Good for your wallet. Good for your health. Good for the environment.
Westchester County provided a map that shows where septics were pumped between 2017 and 2021. Septic pumping after that date doesn’t show up. Look for your property - if the septic has been pumped it should have a circle on it. The map is provided by the very helpful map wizards at Westchester County GIS.