{"id":1206,"date":"2025-02-21T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/?page_id=1206"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:30:19","slug":"areas-we-serve","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/areas-we-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas We Serve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tHomeField East Mountain Service Area\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWe Serve You Across New Mexico\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>From our base we cover the Estancia Valley, the East Mountain communities along the Turquoise Trail, and the septic country on the edges of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. 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><\/div>\n\t<p><strong>Just click your city name below to see services for your area:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/albuquerque\/\">Albuquerque<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/cedar-crest\/\">Cedar Crest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/cedar-grove\/\">Cedar Grove<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/edgewood\/\">Edgewood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/estancia\/\">Estancia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/indian-hills\/\">Indian Hills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/mcintosh\/\">McIntosh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/moriarty\/\">Moriarty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"533\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"493\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Can I look up an existing septic permit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2298\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2256\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2646\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Installation Requirements<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - What happens if my septic system fails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"3028\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"2986\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3314\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3272\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Does Bernalillo County have its own septic regulations?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3417\\\" data-end=\\\"3637\\\">Yes. Bernalillo County administers its own wastewater ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county and issues wastewater permits through its Natural Resource Services division.<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/nm\\\/bernalillo_county\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX &nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3417\\\" data-end=\\\"3637\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3639\\\" data-end=\\\"3703\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3639\\\" data-end=\\\"3661\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Does Bernalillo County regulate Albuquerque septic systems?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3777\\\" data-end=\\\"4010\\\">No. The Bernalillo County wastewater ordinance generally applies to unincorporated Bernalillo County. Properties within incorporated municipalities follow different jurisdictional requirements.&nbsp;<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\"> <\\\/a><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3777\\\" data-end=\\\"4010\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/nm\\\/bernalillo_county\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3777\\\" data-end=\\\"4010\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4012\\\" data-end=\\\"4076\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"4012\\\" data-end=\\\"4034\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program Overview<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Do I need a county permit for a septic system in Bernalillo County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"4158\\\" data-end=\\\"4302\\\">Yes. New installations, modifications, and certain repairs typically require county review and approval.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4158\\\" data-end=\\\"4302\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/government\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/38\\\/2021\\\/03\\\/Ordinance-2021-6.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4304\\\" data-end=\\\"4368\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"4304\\\" data-end=\\\"4326\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/wastewater-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wastewater Permitting Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Can I obtain septic permit forms online for Bernalillo County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"4423\\\" data-end=\\\"4563\\\">Yes. Bernalillo County provides permit applications, evaluation forms, and related documents online.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4565\\\" data-end=\\\"4629\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"4565\\\" data-end=\\\"4587\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/wastewater-septic-forms\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wastewater Forms and Applications<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - What  wastewater system evaluation is needed for Bernalillo County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"4683\\\" data-end=\\\"4920\\\">A wastewater system evaluation is an inspection that documents the condition and functionality of an onsite wastewater system and may be required during property transfers or permitting situations.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4922\\\" data-end=\\\"4986\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"4922\\\" data-end=\\\"4944\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"292\\\">In <strong data-start=\\\"3\\\" data-end=\\\"17\\\">New Mexico<\\\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"127\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\\\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\\\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1vcvdaq\\\" data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"337\\\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"338\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1gyrjxe\\\" data-start=\\\"653\\\" data-end=\\\"695\\\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"696\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"8ojeb\\\" data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"757\\\">Septic tank condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"9wwvhc\\\" data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"799\\\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"qqi5ah\\\" data-start=\\\"800\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Drainfield condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1parcw1\\\" data-start=\\\"823\\\" data-end=\\\"853\\\">System location and setbacks<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"b1b329\\\" data-start=\\\"854\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"518brm\\\" data-start=\\\"900\\\" data-end=\\\"933\\\">Permit status and documentation<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"u946eq\\\" data-start=\\\"934\\\" data-end=\\\"977\\\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"gy4vnu\\\" data-start=\\\"978\\\" data-end=\\\"1078\\\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"ke99nf\\\" data-start=\\\"1080\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1116\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"7j0pmr\\\" data-start=\\\"1346\\\" data-end=\\\"1384\\\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1385\\\" data-end=\\\"1667\\\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1eby48h\\\" data-start=\\\"1669\\\" data-end=\\\"1698\\\">What if the system fails?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1699\\\" data-end=\\\"1917\\\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"12bam3w\\\" data-start=\\\"1919\\\" data-end=\\\"1967\\\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1968\\\" data-end=\\\"2030\\\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"6yjyyn\\\" data-start=\\\"2031\\\" data-end=\\\"2096\\\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1jlzzw7\\\" data-start=\\\"2097\\\" data-end=\\\"2146\\\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"zdjif1\\\" data-start=\\\"2147\\\" data-end=\\\"2237\\\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1tkoanw\\\" data-start=\\\"2239\\\" data-end=\\\"2266\\\">Official NMED Resources<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2342\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2302\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2423\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2383\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-contractors\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2505\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2465\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Does Bernalillo County require operating permits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"5050\\\" data-end=\\\"5199\\\">Certain wastewater systems may require county-issued operating permits depending on system type and capacity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5201\\\" data-end=\\\"5265\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"5201\\\" data-end=\\\"5223\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/nm\\\/bernalillo_county\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Ordinance Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Can I connect to municipal sewer instead of maintaining a septic system?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"5352\\\" data-end=\\\"5511\\\">In some areas, connection to a municipal sewer system may be available and can be required under certain circumstances.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5513\\\" data-end=\\\"5577\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"5513\\\" data-end=\\\"5535\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/connect-to-municipal-sewer\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Connect to Municipal Sewer Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - What should I do if my septic system is aging or failing and I live in Bernalillo County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"5649\\\" data-end=\\\"5805\\\">A professional septic inspection can identify system deficiencies and determine whether repairs, upgrades, or replacement are needed to maintain compliance.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5807\\\" data-end=\\\"5871\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"5807\\\" data-end=\\\"5829\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Who regulates septic system construction in Bernalillo County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"5948\\\" data-end=\\\"6137\\\">Bernalillo County Natural Resource Services oversees wastewater permitting, reviews, inspections, and enforcement within unincorporated county areas.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"6139\\\" data-end=\\\"6203\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"6139\\\" data-end=\\\"6161\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Public Works Wastewater Program<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Where can I find answers to common Bernalillo County septic questions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"6289\\\" data-end=\\\"6466\\\">Bernalillo County publishes a wastewater FAQ section covering pumping, inspections, evaluations, permits, and septic system requirements.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"6468\\\" data-end=\\\"6532\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"6468\\\" data-end=\\\"6490\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bernco.gov\\\/public-works\\\/public-works-services\\\/water-wastewater-stormwater\\\/wastewater-septic-systems\\\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"6534\\\" data-end=\\\"6840\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">These FAQs are safe for website use and are based on official NMED and Bernalillo County guidance. They also target high-value local SEO phrases such as \\\"New Mexico septic permit,\\\" \\\"Bernalillo County septic inspection,\\\" \\\"property transfer septic evaluation,\\\" and \\\"septic system requirements in New Mexico.\\\"<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"768\\\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"832\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"792\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Can a homeowner install their own septic system?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1156\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1116\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Do septic systems require soil testing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\\\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/septiccalculator.com\\\/states\\\/nm<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1453\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1413\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Permitting Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - How often should a septic tank be pumped?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo County - Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2048\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2006\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"248\\\" data-end=\\\"469\\\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"533\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"493\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Can I look up an existing septic permit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2298\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2256\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2646\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Installation Requirements<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - What happens if my septic system fails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"3028\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"2986\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3314\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3272\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"292\\\">In <strong data-start=\\\"3\\\" data-end=\\\"17\\\">New Mexico<\\\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"127\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\\\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\\\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1vcvdaq\\\" data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"337\\\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"338\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1gyrjxe\\\" data-start=\\\"653\\\" data-end=\\\"695\\\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"696\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"8ojeb\\\" data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"757\\\">Septic tank condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"9wwvhc\\\" data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"799\\\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"qqi5ah\\\" data-start=\\\"800\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Drainfield condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1parcw1\\\" data-start=\\\"823\\\" data-end=\\\"853\\\">System location and setbacks<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"b1b329\\\" data-start=\\\"854\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"518brm\\\" data-start=\\\"900\\\" data-end=\\\"933\\\">Permit status and documentation<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"u946eq\\\" data-start=\\\"934\\\" data-end=\\\"977\\\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"gy4vnu\\\" data-start=\\\"978\\\" data-end=\\\"1078\\\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"ke99nf\\\" data-start=\\\"1080\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1116\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"7j0pmr\\\" data-start=\\\"1346\\\" data-end=\\\"1384\\\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1385\\\" data-end=\\\"1667\\\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1eby48h\\\" data-start=\\\"1669\\\" data-end=\\\"1698\\\">What if the system fails?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1699\\\" data-end=\\\"1917\\\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"12bam3w\\\" data-start=\\\"1919\\\" data-end=\\\"1967\\\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1968\\\" data-end=\\\"2030\\\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"6yjyyn\\\" data-start=\\\"2031\\\" data-end=\\\"2096\\\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1jlzzw7\\\" data-start=\\\"2097\\\" data-end=\\\"2146\\\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"zdjif1\\\" data-start=\\\"2147\\\" data-end=\\\"2237\\\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1tkoanw\\\" data-start=\\\"2239\\\" data-end=\\\"2266\\\">Official NMED Resources<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2342\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2302\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2423\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2383\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-contractors\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2505\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2465\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"768\\\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"832\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"792\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Can a homeowner install their own septic system?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1156\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1116\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Do septic systems require soil testing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\\\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/septiccalculator.com\\\/states\\\/nm<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1453\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1413\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Permitting Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - How often should a septic tank be pumped?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Valencia County - Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2048\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2006\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"248\\\" data-end=\\\"469\\\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"533\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"493\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Can I look up an existing septic permit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2298\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2256\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2646\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Installation Requirements<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - What happens if my septic system fails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"3028\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"2986\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3314\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3272\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"292\\\">In <strong data-start=\\\"3\\\" data-end=\\\"17\\\">New Mexico<\\\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"127\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\\\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\\\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1vcvdaq\\\" data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"337\\\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"338\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1gyrjxe\\\" data-start=\\\"653\\\" data-end=\\\"695\\\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"696\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"8ojeb\\\" data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"757\\\">Septic tank condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"9wwvhc\\\" data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"799\\\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"qqi5ah\\\" data-start=\\\"800\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Drainfield condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1parcw1\\\" data-start=\\\"823\\\" data-end=\\\"853\\\">System location and setbacks<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"b1b329\\\" data-start=\\\"854\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"518brm\\\" data-start=\\\"900\\\" data-end=\\\"933\\\">Permit status and documentation<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"u946eq\\\" data-start=\\\"934\\\" data-end=\\\"977\\\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"gy4vnu\\\" data-start=\\\"978\\\" data-end=\\\"1078\\\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"ke99nf\\\" data-start=\\\"1080\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1116\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"7j0pmr\\\" data-start=\\\"1346\\\" data-end=\\\"1384\\\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1385\\\" data-end=\\\"1667\\\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1eby48h\\\" data-start=\\\"1669\\\" data-end=\\\"1698\\\">What if the system fails?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1699\\\" data-end=\\\"1917\\\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"12bam3w\\\" data-start=\\\"1919\\\" data-end=\\\"1967\\\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1968\\\" data-end=\\\"2030\\\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"6yjyyn\\\" data-start=\\\"2031\\\" data-end=\\\"2096\\\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1jlzzw7\\\" data-start=\\\"2097\\\" data-end=\\\"2146\\\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"zdjif1\\\" data-start=\\\"2147\\\" data-end=\\\"2237\\\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1tkoanw\\\" data-start=\\\"2239\\\" data-end=\\\"2266\\\">Official NMED Resources<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2342\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2302\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2423\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2383\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-contractors\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2505\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2465\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"768\\\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"832\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"792\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Can a homeowner install their own septic system?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1156\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1116\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Do septic systems require soil testing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\\\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/septiccalculator.com\\\/states\\\/nm<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1453\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1413\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Permitting Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - How often should a septic tank be pumped?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Torrance County - Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2048\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2006\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"248\\\" data-end=\\\"469\\\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"533\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"471\\\" data-end=\\\"493\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Can I look up an existing septic permit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2103\\\" data-end=\\\"2232\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2298\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2234\\\" data-end=\\\"2256\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2580\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2646\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2582\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Installation Requirements<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - What happens if my septic system fails?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/new-mexico\\\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2700\\\" data-end=\\\"2962\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"3028\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2964\\\" data-end=\\\"2986\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3093\\\" data-end=\\\"3248\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3314\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3250\\\" data-end=\\\"3272\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"292\\\">In <strong data-start=\\\"3\\\" data-end=\\\"17\\\">New Mexico<\\\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"127\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\\\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\\\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1vcvdaq\\\" data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"337\\\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"338\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1gyrjxe\\\" data-start=\\\"653\\\" data-end=\\\"695\\\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"696\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"8ojeb\\\" data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"757\\\">Septic tank condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"9wwvhc\\\" data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"799\\\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"qqi5ah\\\" data-start=\\\"800\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Drainfield condition<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1parcw1\\\" data-start=\\\"823\\\" data-end=\\\"853\\\">System location and setbacks<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"b1b329\\\" data-start=\\\"854\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"518brm\\\" data-start=\\\"900\\\" data-end=\\\"933\\\">Permit status and documentation<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"u946eq\\\" data-start=\\\"934\\\" data-end=\\\"977\\\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"gy4vnu\\\" data-start=\\\"978\\\" data-end=\\\"1078\\\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"ke99nf\\\" data-start=\\\"1080\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1116\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"7j0pmr\\\" data-start=\\\"1346\\\" data-end=\\\"1384\\\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1385\\\" data-end=\\\"1667\\\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1eby48h\\\" data-start=\\\"1669\\\" data-end=\\\"1698\\\">What if the system fails?<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1699\\\" data-end=\\\"1917\\\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\\\/p><h3 data-section-id=\\\"12bam3w\\\" data-start=\\\"1919\\\" data-end=\\\"1967\\\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1968\\\" data-end=\\\"2030\\\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\\\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\\\"6yjyyn\\\" data-start=\\\"2031\\\" data-end=\\\"2096\\\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"1jlzzw7\\\" data-start=\\\"2097\\\" data-end=\\\"2146\\\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\\\/li><li data-section-id=\\\"zdjif1\\\" data-start=\\\"2147\\\" data-end=\\\"2237\\\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\\\"1tkoanw\\\" data-start=\\\"2239\\\" data-end=\\\"2266\\\">Official NMED Resources<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2342\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2268\\\" data-end=\\\"2302\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2423\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2344\\\" data-end=\\\"2383\\\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-contractors\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2505\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2425\\\" data-end=\\\"2465\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"768\\\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"832\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"792\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/laws-and-regulations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Can a homeowner install their own septic system?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1156\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1116\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Do septic systems require soil testing?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\\\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1210\\\" data-end=\\\"1389\\\"><a href=\\\"\\\" download=\\\"file\\\">https:\\\/\\\/septiccalculator.com\\\/states\\\/nm<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1453\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1391\\\" data-end=\\\"1413\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">NMED Permitting Process<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - How often should a septic tank be pumped?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Santa Fe County - Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1982\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2048\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1984\\\" data-end=\\\"2006\\\">Official Resource:<\\\/strong><br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\"\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>        <section class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"pageHeading\">\n                <h5>State & Local Requirements<\/h5>\n            <h2>How Does Your Region Affect Your Septic System?<\/h2>            <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"searchForm\">\n                    <form action=\"\">\n                        <div class=\"selectForm\">\n                            <div class=\"custom-select\">\n                                <div class=\"selected\">\n                                    <!-- <span class=\"text\">< ?php echo $faq_data['mainEntity'][0]['name'];?><\/span> -->\n                                    <span class=\"text\">Bernalillo County<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"select-box\">\n                                    <ul class=\"select-list\">\n                                        <!-- <li data-row=\"0\" data-value=\"none\" class=\"selected-option\">Select Your Region<\/li> -->\n                                                                                <li data-row=\"1\" data-value=\"Bernalillo County\">Bernalillo County<\/li><li data-row=\"2\" data-value=\"Valencia County\">Valencia County<\/li><li data-row=\"3\" data-value=\"Torrance County\">Torrance County<\/li><li data-row=\"4\" data-value=\"Santa Fe County\">Santa Fe County<\/li>                                    <\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Show when no region is selected -->\n                <!--   <div id=\"noRegionMessage1\" class=\"no-region-message\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h4>Please select a region to view FAQs.<\/h4>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div> -->\n\n                <!-- Show when a region *is* selected -->\n                <div id=\"noRegionMessage\" class=\"no-region-message\" style=\"display: none; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                        <div class=\"faq-section1\" data-region=\"Bernalillo County\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Bernalillo County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"469\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I look up an existing septic permit?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2604\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Installation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What happens if my septic system fails?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\">https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2986\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3314\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3272\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County have its own septic regulations?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3637\">Yes. Bernalillo County administers its own wastewater ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county and issues wastewater permits through its Natural Resource Services division.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX &nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3637\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3661\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County regulate Albuquerque septic systems?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\">No. The Bernalillo County wastewater ordinance generally applies to unincorporated Bernalillo County. Properties within incorporated municipalities follow different jurisdictional requirements.&nbsp;<a href=\"\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4076\"><strong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4034\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program Overview<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a county permit for a septic system in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4302\">Yes. New installations, modifications, and certain repairs typically require county review and approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4302\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/government\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2021\/03\/Ordinance-2021-6.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4368\"><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4326\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Wastewater Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I obtain septic permit forms online for Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4563\">Yes. Bernalillo County provides permit applications, evaluation forms, and related documents online.<\/p><p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4629\"><strong data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4587\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-septic-forms\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Wastewater Forms and Applications<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What  wastewater system evaluation is needed for Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4920\">A wastewater system evaluation is an inspection that documents the condition and functionality of an onsite wastewater system and may be required during property transfers or permitting situations.<\/p><p data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4986\"><strong data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4944\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\">New Mexico<\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vcvdaq\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"337\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"651\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1gyrjxe\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"695\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"8ojeb\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\">Septic tank condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9wwvhc\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"799\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qqi5ah\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"822\">Drainfield condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1parcw1\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\">System location and setbacks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b1b329\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\/li><li data-section-id=\"518brm\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\">Permit status and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"u946eq\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"977\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gy4vnu\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"ke99nf\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1344\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7j0pmr\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1667\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1eby48h\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">What if the system fails?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1917\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"12bam3w\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"6yjyyn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jlzzw7\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zdjif1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1tkoanw\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\">Official NMED Resources<\/h3><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2302\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-contractors\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2465\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County require operating permits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5199\">Certain wastewater systems may require county-issued operating permits depending on system type and capacity.<\/p><p data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5265\"><strong data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5223\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Ordinance Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I connect to municipal sewer instead of maintaining a septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5511\">In some areas, connection to a municipal sewer system may be available and can be required under certain circumstances.<\/p><p data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5577\"><strong data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5535\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/connect-to-municipal-sewer\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Connect to Municipal Sewer Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What should I do if my septic system is aging or failing and I live in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5805\">A professional septic inspection can identify system deficiencies and determine whether repairs, upgrades, or replacement are needed to maintain compliance.<\/p><p data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5871\"><strong data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5829\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic system construction in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"6137\">Bernalillo County Natural Resource Services oversees wastewater permitting, reviews, inspections, and enforcement within unincorporated county areas.<\/p><p data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6203\"><strong data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6161\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Public Works Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I find answers to common Bernalillo County septic questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6466\">Bernalillo County publishes a wastewater FAQ section covering pumping, inspections, evaluations, permits, and septic system requirements.<\/p><p data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6532\"><strong data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6490\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6534\" data-end=\"6840\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These FAQs are safe for website use and are based on official NMED and Bernalillo County guidance. They also target high-value local SEO phrases such as \"New Mexico septic permit,\" \"Bernalillo County septic inspection,\" \"property transfer septic evaluation,\" and \"septic system requirements in New Mexico.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"768\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"792\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can a homeowner install their own septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1092\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do septic systems require soil testing?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/septiccalculator.com\/states\/nm<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How often should a septic tank be pumped?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2006\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n                <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Bernalillo County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Bernalillo County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"469\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I look up an existing septic permit?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2604\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Installation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What happens if my septic system fails?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\">https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2986\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3314\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3272\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County have its own septic regulations?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3637\">Yes. Bernalillo County administers its own wastewater ordinance for unincorporated areas of the county and issues wastewater permits through its Natural Resource Services division.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX &nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3637\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3661\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County regulate Albuquerque septic systems?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\">No. The Bernalillo County wastewater ordinance generally applies to unincorporated Bernalillo County. Properties within incorporated municipalities follow different jurisdictional requirements.&nbsp;<a href=\"\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4010\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4076\"><strong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4034\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program Overview<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a county permit for a septic system in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4302\">Yes. New installations, modifications, and certain repairs typically require county review and approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4302\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/government\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2021\/03\/Ordinance-2021-6.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4368\"><strong data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4326\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Wastewater Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I obtain septic permit forms online for Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4563\">Yes. Bernalillo County provides permit applications, evaluation forms, and related documents online.<\/p><p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4629\"><strong data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4587\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-septic-forms\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Wastewater Forms and Applications<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What  wastewater system evaluation is needed for Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4920\">A wastewater system evaluation is an inspection that documents the condition and functionality of an onsite wastewater system and may be required during property transfers or permitting situations.<\/p><p data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4986\"><strong data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4944\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\">New Mexico<\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vcvdaq\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"337\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"651\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1gyrjxe\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"695\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"8ojeb\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\">Septic tank condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9wwvhc\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"799\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qqi5ah\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"822\">Drainfield condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1parcw1\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\">System location and setbacks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b1b329\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\/li><li data-section-id=\"518brm\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\">Permit status and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"u946eq\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"977\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gy4vnu\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"ke99nf\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1344\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7j0pmr\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1667\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1eby48h\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">What if the system fails?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1917\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"12bam3w\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"6yjyyn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jlzzw7\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zdjif1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1tkoanw\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\">Official NMED Resources<\/h3><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2302\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-contractors\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2465\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Does Bernalillo County require operating permits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5199\">Certain wastewater systems may require county-issued operating permits depending on system type and capacity.<\/p><p data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5265\"><strong data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5223\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/nm\/bernalillo_county\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=BECOCO_CH42HESA_ARTIVENHECO_DIV10WASY_S42-520VAEX&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Ordinance Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I connect to municipal sewer instead of maintaining a septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5511\">In some areas, connection to a municipal sewer system may be available and can be required under certain circumstances.<\/p><p data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5577\"><strong data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5535\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/connect-to-municipal-sewer\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Connect to Municipal Sewer Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What should I do if my septic system is aging or failing and I live in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5805\">A professional septic inspection can identify system deficiencies and determine whether repairs, upgrades, or replacement are needed to maintain compliance.<\/p><p data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5871\"><strong data-start=\"5807\" data-end=\"5829\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic system construction in Bernalillo County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"6137\">Bernalillo County Natural Resource Services oversees wastewater permitting, reviews, inspections, and enforcement within unincorporated county areas.<\/p><p data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6203\"><strong data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6161\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Public Works Wastewater Program<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I find answers to common Bernalillo County septic questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"6289\" data-end=\"6466\">Bernalillo County publishes a wastewater FAQ section covering pumping, inspections, evaluations, permits, and septic system requirements.<\/p><p data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6532\"><strong data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6490\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernco.gov\/public-works\/public-works-services\/water-wastewater-stormwater\/wastewater-septic-systems\/wastewater-frequently-asked-questions\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Bernalillo County Septic FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6534\" data-end=\"6840\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These FAQs are safe for website use and are based on official NMED and Bernalillo County guidance. They also target high-value local SEO phrases such as \"New Mexico septic permit,\" \"Bernalillo County septic inspection,\" \"property transfer septic evaluation,\" and \"septic system requirements in New Mexico.\"<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"768\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"792\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can a homeowner install their own septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1092\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do septic systems require soil testing?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/septiccalculator.com\/states\/nm<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How often should a septic tank be pumped?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2006\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Valencia County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Valencia County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"469\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I look up an existing septic permit?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2604\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Installation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What happens if my septic system fails?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\">https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2986\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3314\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3272\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\">New Mexico<\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vcvdaq\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"337\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"651\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1gyrjxe\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"695\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"8ojeb\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\">Septic tank condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9wwvhc\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"799\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qqi5ah\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"822\">Drainfield condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1parcw1\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\">System location and setbacks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b1b329\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\/li><li data-section-id=\"518brm\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\">Permit status and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"u946eq\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"977\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gy4vnu\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"ke99nf\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1344\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7j0pmr\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1667\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1eby48h\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">What if the system fails?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1917\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"12bam3w\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"6yjyyn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jlzzw7\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zdjif1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1tkoanw\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\">Official NMED Resources<\/h3><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2302\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-contractors\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2465\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"768\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"792\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can a homeowner install their own septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1092\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do septic systems require soil testing?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/septiccalculator.com\/states\/nm<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How often should a septic tank be pumped?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2006\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Torrance County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Torrance County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"469\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I look up an existing septic permit?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2604\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Installation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What happens if my septic system fails?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\">https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2986\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3314\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3272\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\">New Mexico<\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vcvdaq\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"337\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"651\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1gyrjxe\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"695\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"8ojeb\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\">Septic tank condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9wwvhc\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"799\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qqi5ah\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"822\">Drainfield condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1parcw1\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\">System location and setbacks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b1b329\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\/li><li data-section-id=\"518brm\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\">Permit status and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"u946eq\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"977\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gy4vnu\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"ke99nf\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1344\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7j0pmr\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1667\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1eby48h\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">What if the system fails?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1917\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"12bam3w\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"6yjyyn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jlzzw7\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zdjif1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1tkoanw\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\">Official NMED Resources<\/h3><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2302\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-contractors\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2465\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"768\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"792\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can a homeowner install their own septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1092\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do septic systems require soil testing?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/septiccalculator.com\/states\/nm<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How often should a septic tank be pumped?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">Yes. New Mexico generally requires a property transfer evaluation for properties served by onsite wastewater systems before ownership transfers.&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2006\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Santa Fe County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Santa Fe County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need a permit to install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"469\">Yes. Most new septic system installations, replacements, alterations, and significant repairs require a permit through the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"493\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Septic Permit Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can I look up an existing septic permit?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">Yes. NMED maintains a searchable database of septic permits issued throughout New Mexico. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2232\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2256\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/find-an-existing-liquid-waste-permit\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Find an Existing Septic Permit<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who can legally install a septic system in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">Installations generally must be completed by contractors holding approved classifications such as MM-1, MM-98, MS-1, or MS-3, unless a qualified homeowner exemption applies. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2580\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2604\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Installation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What happens if my septic system fails?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">A failing septic system may require repairs, upgrades, replacement, or permitting action depending on the nature of the failure and applicable regulations. Property owners are responsible for maintaining compliant systems. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201\">https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/new-mexico\/N-M-Admin-Code-SS-20.7.3.201<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2962\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3028\"><strong data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2986\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Septic Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who do I contact for septic permitting questions?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">Property owners should contact their local NMED field office for permitting, inspections, and regulatory questions. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3248\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3314\"><strong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3272\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-program-contact-page\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Contacts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What wastewater system evaluation is needed for the state of New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"292\">In <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"17\">New Mexico<\/strong>, the primary wastewater system evaluation required by the state is the <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"127\">Property Transfer Evaluation (PTE)<\/strong> when a property with an onsite septic\/liquid waste system is being sold or transferred. This is mandated by NMAC 20.7.3.902.E.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1vcvdaq\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"337\">What is a Property Transfer Evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"651\">A qualified evaluator must inspect and evaluate the onsite wastewater (septic) system using an NMED-approved form before ownership transfers. The evaluation is intended to determine whether the system is functioning properly, permitted, and compliant with state requirements.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1gyrjxe\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"695\">What is checked during the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"732\">Typically the evaluator will review:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"8ojeb\" data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"757\">Septic tank condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9wwvhc\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"799\">Evidence of sewage surfacing or backups<\/li><li data-section-id=\"qqi5ah\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"822\">Drainfield condition<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1parcw1\" data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\">System location and setbacks<\/li><li data-section-id=\"b1b329\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"899\">Whether the system appears adequately sized<\/li><li data-section-id=\"518brm\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"933\">Permit status and documentation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"u946eq\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"977\">Signs of system failure or health hazards<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gy4vnu\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1078\">GPS coordinates of the treatment unit for reporting purposes&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"ke99nf\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1115\">Who can perform the evaluation?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1344\">The evaluation must be completed by an evaluator qualified under New Mexico regulations and submitted to NMED on the approved evaluation form. Reports must be filed with NMED within 15 days.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"7j0pmr\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1384\">What if the system is unpermitted?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1667\">If the owner cannot provide a permit and NMED cannot locate one, the system is considered unpermitted. It must be inspected and may need to be registered or permitted. If deficiencies are found, corrective action and permitting may be required.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1eby48h\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1698\">What if the system fails?<\/h3><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1917\">If the evaluation identifies deficiencies or permit violations, the owner must submit permit applications and correct the issues, typically within 15 days of the evaluation report.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"12bam3w\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1967\">Advanced Treatment Systems (Aerobic Systems)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">For advanced treatment systems, additional requirements apply:<\/p><ul><li data-section-id=\"6yjyyn\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2096\">Sampling results must be included if required under the permit.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jlzzw7\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Ownership transfer requires a permit amendment.<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zdjif1\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2237\">The new owner must provide a maintenance contract.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"1tkoanw\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2266\">Official NMED Resources<\/h3><p data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2302\">Property Transfer Evaluations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Property Transfer Evaluations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2423\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2383\">Property Transfer Evaluation Forms:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-contractors\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Contractor Forms and Evaluation Reports<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2505\"><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2465\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Liquid Waste Regulations (NMAC 20.7.3)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who regulates septic systems in New Mexico?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"768\">Most septic systems in New Mexico are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) under NMAC 20.7.3 Liquid Waste Regulations. <a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"832\"><strong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"792\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/laws-and-regulations\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Can a homeowner install their own septic system?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1092\">In some cases, homeowners may install a conventional system at their primary residence after passing an NMED qualification exam and meeting state requirements.<a href=\"\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1156\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1116\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">Homeowner Qualification Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do septic systems require soil testing?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\">Yes. Most sites require soil evaluation and\/or percolation testing to determine whether the property can support an onsite wastewater system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1389\"><a href=\"\">https:\/\/septiccalculator.com\/states\/nm<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1413\">Official Resource:<\/strong><br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/liquid-waste-permitting-process\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\">NMED Permitting Process<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How often should a septic tank be pumped?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most residential septic tanks should be inspected regularly and pumped approximately every 3\u20135 years depending on household size, tank size, and usage patterns. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is a septic inspection required when selling a home?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1982\">Yes. 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