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SMR SEPTIC SYSTE M INSPECTION
86 Hi deaway Ln
Gl enw o od S pring s , CO 81601
Pitkin County C/O Housi n g Dep t (And rew Mil ler)
07/11/2025
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TAB LE OF CONTENTS
1: Inspection Detail
2: Septic Sys tem
3: Dr ain eld
4: Qualitative Survey of Main Sewer Line
5: V ideo
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2.1.1 Septic System - Septi c In fo: N o Scum Layer i n Tank
SUMMAR Y
1
MAI NTENANCE ITEM
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General Inspection I nfo: In
Attendance
Home Own er
General Inspection I nfo: Weather
Conditions
Su n n y
General Inspection I nfo: Outdoor
Temperature at Time of
Inspection
74 °F
General Inspection I nfo: U sing Photos/Video
Your r epor t includes many photogr aphs and videos. Some pictures/v ideos ar e intended as a courtesy and are added for your
infor mation. Some are to help clarify where the inspector has been, what was looked at, and the condition of the system or
component at the time of the inspection. Some of the pictur es/videos may be of de ciencies or problem areas, these are to help you
better under stand what is documented in this repor t and may allow you to see ar eas or items that you normally would not see. Not all
problem ar eas or conditions will be suppor ted with photos.
General Inspection I nfo: Category description
Prov ided below is a breakdown of the categor ies employ ed in this r epor t to facilitate compr ehension of the sever ity of items noted.
It's cr ucial to r ecognize that any items listed in these categories are based on the inspector's opinion. These categories ar e not intended
to be treated as obligatory r epairs or the responsibility of the curr ent homeowner. Instead, they are designed to apprise the curr ent
client of the existing condition of the property and str ucture. These assessments may pr ove useful in negotiations involving real estate
professionals.
Minor De fects/Mainte nance Items/FYI = The item, component, or system, although cur rently functioning as intended, may r equire
minor repair , ser vice, or maintenance. It might exhibit signs of wear or deterioration that could lead to adver se conditions in the
futur e. Additionally, consider ation should be given to upgrading the item, component, or sy stem to improv e its function, e ciency,
and/or safety. Items falling into this categor y are often manageable by a homeowner or Licensed Handyman and ar e considered
routine homeowner maintenance (DIY) or r ecommended upgrades.
Marginal De fects = The item, component, or system, although cur rently functioning as intended, r equires moderate repair or service.
It is display ing signs of wear or deterioration that could lead to adver se conditions in the future. Consider ation should be given to
upgr ading the item, component, or system to impr ove its function, e ciency, and/or safety. Items falling into this categor y can often
be addr essed by a licensed handyman or quali ed contractor of the trade and are not consider ed routine maintenance or DIY items.
Signi cant/Major De fects/Safe ty Items = The item, component, or sy stem may pr esent a signi cant/major defect or safety concern
for occupants in or ar ound the home. Some listed concer ns may have been consider ed acceptable during the str ucture's construction
but now pose a curr ent r isk. The item, component, or system is not functioning as intended, or it r equires further inspection by a
quali ed licensed contr actor of the tr ade. Possible damage to the structur e, item, or component may occur, and repair s may be
necessary to r estore it to a satisfactory condition.
These categorizations are based on my pr ofessional judgment and exper ience, based on what I observed at the time of inspection.
These classi cations should not be inter preted to imply that items labeled as "Minor defects" or "Marginal Defects" ar e exempt from
the need for r epairs or replacement. The recommendations provided in each comment car ry more signi cance than the categor ization
itself. Based on your perception, opinions, or per sonal experience, you may believe that certain defects should belong to a di erent
category, and you are encour aged to weigh their impor tance in your purchasing decision.
It is crucial to emphasize that the key focus lies on the "Recommendations" outlined in the comment's text for each defect, not just its
categorical assignment. Overlooking attention, r epairs, ser vicing, and/or maintenance may result in items initially designated as Blue
progressing to Orange, and Orange items escalating to Re d.
Building Permits & Inspections : Check W ith Your Local Building Department
We highly recommend the purchaser check with the Building and Codes Department o f y our lo cal co unty o rmunicipality for permit info rmatio n and code requirement s when t here is a quest ion regarding t he co nst ruct ion o r
remodeling of a home. Addit ionally , it is wise to check wit h t he go v erning depart ment s to o btain informat ion
concerning permit s t hat hav e o r hav e no t been o btained by t he prev io us owners. EXAMPLE S : Y ou s ee a b rand new
heating and air-cond itioning unit installed , b ut there or no p ermits p ulled at the local b uild ing d ep artment, it's p os s ib le the unit
was unlawfully ins talled . Als o, a new ad d ition to the home is evid ent, b ut there are no or few exis ting p ermits , the ad d ition may
have b een unlawfully ad d ed and could p res ent cos tly is sues in the future.
1: INSPECTION DETAIL
Informati on
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W hile I'm Here...: Here's a list of additional services SMR can provide
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Cont act SM R for a quot e fo r the serv ices list ed abov e.
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Septic I nfo: The county septic
permit that is available is
attached as a PDF document.
Th e Permi t i n formati on i s
attach ed to thi s report as a PDF
Docu ment.
Septic I nfo: The State Septic
Permit is Not available.
Septic I nfo: Estimated Age of
System:
2014-12-15
Per the Permi tti n g i n formati on
the system was install ed in
Septic I nfo: Last Pumped
Un kn own
Septic I nfo: Interior Depth of
Tank
60 In ch es
Th e i n teri or heigh t of th e Septic
Tan k
Septic I nfo: Scum depth
0- 0 In ch es
Septic I nfo: Is E uent Pump
Present?
N o
Is an E u en t Pump Present?
Septic I nfo: Water Flow
Monitored
Water ow th rough system was
moni tored for several minutes.
2: SEPTIC SYSTEM
Informati on
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About Septic Systems
A septic sy stem is essential for managing and tr eating unwanted wastewater and solids from a household’s plumbing.
This system consists of a septic tank where solids settle and par tially decompose into sludge, separ ating from liquids (e uent) and
lighter substances like fats, oils, and gr ease, known as scum. The e uent ows out of the tank into a dr ain eld, where it is natur ally
pur i ed by bacteria before safely reentering the gr oundwater sy stem.
To prevent blockages and maintain system e ciency , accumulated scum and sludge in the tank need to be pumped out per iodically,
ensuring they do not reach the dr ain eld.
Septic I nfo: Septic Tank Location
West
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Septic I nfo: Tank Material
Pl asti c
Septic I nfo: Gray W ater connected to Septic System
The ho me's gray wat er (washer, showers, sinks, etc) are rout ed into the sept ic sy stem .
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Septic I nfo: Sludge Level
7 in ch es
Sludge accumulat es o n t he tank bo tt o m and sho uld not occupy mo re than 1/3 of t he t ank’s tot al v olume o r rise to the
lev el of t he ba es. In this tank, the lev el should be below X X inches.
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Septic I nfo: Walked the Drain Field
I nspect or walked the drain eld and looked fo r any ev idence the drain eld might be failing such as lush growt h ov er
t he leach lines, po o ling water, o r raw sewage at the surface.
Septic I nfo: Tank Covered
The sept ic t ank was cov ered at the end o f the inspect ion. The lids are st ill part ially ex po sed so it can be lo cat ed t o open
for pumping.
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Septic I nfo: Cleaned discharge screen
At the time of the inspection, I pulled the discharge screen and cleaned it.
A septic tank dischar ge scr een, also known as an e uent scr een, is a ltering device installed in the outlet of a septic tank to pr event
solids fr om leaving the tank and potentially clogging the drain eld. It acts as a bar rier, capturing solids and allowing only tr eated
wastewater (e uent) to ow out.
Observations
2.1.1 Septic Info
NO SCUM L A Y E R I N TA N K
N o scum l ayer was ob served in th e tan k at the ti me of in sp ecti on . Th is cou ld ind icate an u nheal thy
system.
A tan k shoul d devel op three separate l ayers — a scum l ayer on top, cl ear water i n the mi ddl e and a
sl u d ge l ayer in th e bottom. If th e three l ayers are not present, the system i s not op eratin g l ike i t shoul d .
Often i t i s because there i s some type of u p set to th e bi ology of th e tan k.
Add itions of emu lsi ers su ch as stron g ph osp h ate-based cl eaners, fabri c softeners an d degreasers can
a ect scum formation . Since many d egreasers are ch lori n ated solvents or other p roh ibi ti vely strong
chemical s, these compoun d s shoul d not b e used.
To p erform properly the septic tank n eed s a h ealthy mi crobi al communi ty. Chemi cal ad d itions th at impact
bacterial activity shou ld b e kept to a mini mu m. Thi s i n cludes any product i n a home that wil l ki ll b acteria.
The inspector recommends that steps b e taken to p romote bacteri al growth and i mprove the h ealth of the
system.
Reco mmendatio n
Recommen d ed DIY Proj ect
Maintenance Item
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Size of Drain Field
22 X 35 Feet
3: DRAINFIELD
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Drain System: Materials from
access
PVC
All sewer li n e materi als are not
al ways identi ab le.
Drain System: Overall condition
of the sewer line
Good
Drain System: Main Drain Access Location
West sid e of Home
4: QUALITATIVE SURVEY OF MAIN SEWER LINE
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General: Video
Please click link below or co py and paste to search bar to wat ch the sewer line v ideo inspectio n:
68 H ideaway Lane Sewer Line V ideo
5: VIDEO
Informati on
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