{"id":821,"date":"2025-01-17T13:14:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/?page_id=821"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:37:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:37:44","slug":"septic-design-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Septic System Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tCOMMERCIAL SEPTIC DESIGN &#038; PLANNING IN THE EAST MOUNTAINS\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tGood Septic Design For Your Business\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>A commercial septic system is only as good as its design. Get the flow, the treatment, and the ground right at the planning stage and the system supports your business quietly for decades. We design commercial systems engineered for real load on real East Mountain ground.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp\" alt=\"HomeField technicians reviewing project plans on a clipboard at an Edgewood commercial site\" height=\"502\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Expert Commercial Septic Design | HomeField East Mountain\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>HomeField East Mountain designs commercial septic systems sized to the actual demands of your business. We&#8217;ll make sure it&#8217;s built for today&#8217;s AND tomorrow&#8217;s needs (along with meeting your local and state requirements too).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:502-281-8999\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCall For Septic Service \u00bb\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<!-- Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<button data-token=\"a4de210c263d4af0a7d0ca482b4b8d81\"\n        data-orgname=\"Canons-Southwest-Septic-Services\"\n        data-attr=\"8929\"\n        onClick=\"HCPWidget.openModal({ urlParams: { v2: 'true', attr: '8929' } })\">\n  Book online \u00bb\n<\/button>\n<!-- End of Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWhy You Need Help With\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSeptic Design\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>You don&#8217;t want your business to be hampered by a septic system that wasn&#8217;t designed for your growth and future. We&#8217;re here to make sure that doesn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tTHINGS WE HELP YOU THINK ABOUT:\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li>The Best Type Of System For Your Needs<\/li>\n<li>The Right Tank Size For Your Future Usage<\/li>\n<li>The Needed Size Of Any Drain Fields<\/li>\n<li>How To Fulfill All Regulatory Requirements<\/li>\n<li>Future-Proofing Your Septic System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tDesign The Commercial Septic System That Matches Your Business Needs\t<\/h3>\n\t<!-- Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<button data-token=\"a4de210c263d4af0a7d0ca482b4b8d81\"\n        data-orgname=\"Canons-Southwest-Septic-Services\"\n        data-attr=\"8929\"\n        onClick=\"HCPWidget.openModal({ urlParams: { v2: 'true', attr: '8929' } })\">\n  Get Septic Design  \u00bb\n<\/button>\n<!-- End of Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<h3>\n\t\t\tWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tCommercial Septic Design\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-tx.webp\" alt=\"HomeField technician checking septic pipework at a commercial job site in Edgewood\" height=\"720\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Trusted Commercial Septic Design | HomeField\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWhy Is Commercial Septic Design So Important?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Because the cost of getting it wrong is the business, not just a backyard. A commercial system has to be sized to peak design flow, built to treat heavier and greasier wastewater, and engineered to disperse all of it on ground that&#8217;s often rock or capped with caliche. Under-design any one of those and you&#8217;re looking at failures, compliance trouble, and downtime&#8230;the three things a business can least afford. <div class='yrm-content yrm-content-1 yrm-content-hide  ' id='yrm-T0sq2' data-id='1' data-show-status='false' data-after-action='' style=\"visibility: hidden;height: 0;\">\n\t\t\t<div id='yrm-inner-content-yrm-T0sq2' class='yrm-inner-content-wrapper yrm-cntent-1'><\/p>\n<p>Our terrain makes design the decisive step. On Sandia decomposed granite or Estancia Valley caliche, dispersing commercial volumes almost always means an engineered, advanced-treatment system rather than a conventional field, and the layout has to respect slope, setbacks, and where water actually wants to go. Get the design right and the system disappears into the background of the operation. Get it wrong and it becomes the operation&#8217;s recurring problem. That&#8217;s why we put the engineering up front, with headroom for a business that grows into its space. <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='yrm-btn-wrapper yrm-btn-wrapper-1 yrm-more-button-wrapper  '\n\t\tdata-custom-more-class-name='' data-custom-less-class-name=''><span title='' data-less-title='' data-more-title='' class='yrm-toggle-expand  yrm-toggle-expand-1 ' data-rel='yrm-T0sq2' data-more='Read More' data-less='Read Less'><span class='yrm-text-wrapper yrm-text-wrapper-custom-dimensions'><span class=\"yrm-button-text-1 yrm-button-text-span\">Read More<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-company.webp\" alt=\"HomeField East Mountain crew loading equipment for a commercial septic project near Albuquerque\" height=\"720\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Commercial Septic Installation | HomeField East Mountain\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tHow Do You Plan A Commercial Septic System?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We model your flow, then test your ground, and let the two drive the engineering. The flow comes from your business type, occupancy, and fixtures&#8230;what the property will actually put through on a peak day, plus the grease load if you&#8217;re food service. The ground comes from a soil-profile pit and percolation test, which tells us what the lot can disperse. Those numbers set tank capacity, the treatment method (advanced, in almost all commercial cases on our soils), grease management, and the size and layout of the dispersal field. <div class='yrm-content yrm-content-1 yrm-content-hide  ' id='yrm-PmgN5' data-id='1' data-show-status='false' data-after-action='' style=\"visibility: hidden;height: 0;\">\n\t\t\t<div id='yrm-inner-content-yrm-PmgN5' class='yrm-inner-content-wrapper yrm-cntent-1'><\/p>\n<p>In unincorporated Bernalillo County the soil class under the county ordinance shapes what&#8217;s buildable; under NMED elsewhere the soil profile does. The result is a system matched to both your operation and your specific property &#8211; not a generic spec dropped onto a lot that can&#8217;t carry it. And because commercial leaves little margin for error, we design conservatively and build in room to grow rather than sizing exactly to today. <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='yrm-btn-wrapper yrm-btn-wrapper-1 yrm-more-button-wrapper  '\n\t\tdata-custom-more-class-name='' data-custom-less-class-name=''><span title='' data-less-title='' data-more-title='' class='yrm-toggle-expand  yrm-toggle-expand-1 ' data-rel='yrm-PmgN5' data-more='Read More' data-less='Read Less'><span class='yrm-text-wrapper yrm-text-wrapper-custom-dimensions'><span class=\"yrm-button-text-1 yrm-button-text-span\">Read More<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-system-space.webp\" alt=\"HomeField crew checking a commercial septic system at a property in Sandia Park\" height=\"720\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Commercial Septic Services | HomeField East Mountain\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tCan You Handle Permitting And Engineered Plans?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Yes! Commercial installs typically require engineered plans and close review, by NMED or by the Bernalillo County program in the unincorporated communities, and we manage that process end to end. We know what each authority expects from a commercial design, so the plan doesn&#8217;t bounce back for revisions and stall the project between a designer and a reviewer. <div class='yrm-content yrm-content-1 yrm-content-hide  ' id='yrm-tI3gV' data-id='1' data-show-status='false' data-after-action='' style=\"visibility: hidden;height: 0;\">\n\t\t\t<div id='yrm-inner-content-yrm-tI3gV' class='yrm-inner-content-wrapper yrm-cntent-1'><\/p>\n<p>That coordination is much of the value. Commercial septic touches flow engineering, soil science, grease management, and a regulator&#8217;s requirements all at once, and we carry the design, the engineering, and the permit together so you&#8217;re not project-managing three parties. Whether it&#8217;s a ground-up build, a property you&#8217;re evaluating before you commit, or a replacement that now has to meet current commercial standards, we handle the path from concept to approved plan. <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='yrm-btn-wrapper yrm-btn-wrapper-1 yrm-more-button-wrapper  '\n\t\tdata-custom-more-class-name='' data-custom-less-class-name=''><span title='' data-less-title='' data-more-title='' class='yrm-toggle-expand  yrm-toggle-expand-1 ' data-rel='yrm-tI3gV' data-more='Read More' data-less='Read Less'><span class='yrm-text-wrapper yrm-text-wrapper-custom-dimensions'><span class=\"yrm-button-text-1 yrm-button-text-span\">Read More<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-installation-services.webp\" alt=\"Two HomeField team members celebrating after a commercial septic install in Moriarty\" height=\"720\" width=\"1200\" title=\"Commercial Septic Installs | HomeField East Mountain\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tHow Do We Approach Septic Design Differently?\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We design systems we&#8217;ll stand behind and service&#8230;sized honestly for your peak flow, engineered for the ground that&#8217;s actually there, and planned with your growth in mind. We&#8217;d rather tell you up front that your flow needs a larger system than sell you a cheaper one that fails in three years and takes your operation down with it. <div class='yrm-content yrm-content-1 yrm-content-hide  ' id='yrm-ZbkHg' data-id='1' data-show-status='false' data-after-action='' style=\"visibility: hidden;height: 0;\">\n\t\t\t<div id='yrm-inner-content-yrm-ZbkHg' class='yrm-inner-content-wrapper yrm-cntent-1'><\/p>\n<p>Because the same local team installs and maintains what we design, the plan is grounded in how the system will really be built and run on your site &#8211; the rock, the slope, the grease load, the seasonal swing. You get clear trade-offs, real numbers, and a system engineered to keep your business running, from a team that will still be here to service it. <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='yrm-btn-wrapper yrm-btn-wrapper-1 yrm-more-button-wrapper  '\n\t\tdata-custom-more-class-name='' data-custom-less-class-name=''><span title='' data-less-title='' data-more-title='' class='yrm-toggle-expand  yrm-toggle-expand-1 ' data-rel='yrm-ZbkHg' data-more='Read More' data-less='Read Less'><span class='yrm-text-wrapper yrm-text-wrapper-custom-dimensions'><span class=\"yrm-button-text-1 yrm-button-text-span\">Read More<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n\t    <section id=\"faxSection\" class=\"full-section\">\n        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"name\":\"Commercial Septic System Design\",\"description\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bernalillo 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\":\"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\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/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. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/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\":\"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\":\"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 - 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\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/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. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/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 - 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\":\"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 - 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\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/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. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/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 - 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\":\"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 - 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\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/information-for-homeowners\\\/<\\\/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. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.env.nm.gov\\\/septic\\\/property-transfer-evaluations\\\/<\\\/a><\\\/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 - 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>\"}}]}<\/script>        <section class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"pageHeading\">\n                <h5>State & Local Requirements<\/h5>\n            <h2>How Does Your Region Affect Septic Design?<\/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\">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\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/<\/a><\/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 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>                    <\/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\">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\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/<\/a><\/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 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><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\">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\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/<\/a><\/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 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><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\">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\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/<\/a><\/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 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><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\">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\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/information-for-homeowners\/<\/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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/\">https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/septic\/property-transfer-evaluations\/<\/a><\/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 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>                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/section>\n    <\/section>\n    \n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-440 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"440\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-photo fl-node-nbwmka4xdsug fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center maintenance-section\" data-node=\"nbwmka4xdsug\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-6ayt7cg48jpu fl-col-group-custom-width\" data-node=\"6ayt7cg48jpu\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-oith2a5kwplq fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small-custom-width fl-col-has-cols maintenance-section\" data-node=\"oith2a5kwplq\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-sx7yizp1n6lj maintenance-badge\" data-node=\"sx7yizp1n6lj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/advantage-badge.webp\" alt=\"\"  itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-95ike3lyvudg fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"95ike3lyvudg\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5n46wl2d7gpr fl-col-bg-color maintenance-content\" data-node=\"5n46wl2d7gpr\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-to5z7cbxq2s8\" data-node=\"to5z7cbxq2s8\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">MAINTENANCE PLAN<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-nbac0xovrzyj\" data-node=\"nbac0xovrzyj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Maintain Your System With A HomeField Advantage Plan<\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-sdx1ajer7vm2\" data-node=\"sdx1ajer7vm2\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>Owning a septic system in New Mexico means following local regulations. Every HomeField Advantage Plan is built to owning your septic system easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-1zhbsyta2wgc fl-col-group-nested fl-col-group-custom-width\" data-node=\"1zhbsyta2wgc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-hu0ea7zj3pib fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small fl-col-small-custom-width\" data-node=\"hu0ea7zj3pib\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-st4iym509f6o\" data-node=\"st4iym509f6o\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/One-Call-For-All.webp\" alt=\"\"  itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-kwhun125p3vz maintenance-box\" data-node=\"kwhun125p3vz\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">ONE CALL <span class=\"db\">FOR ALL<\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-v58me1jtosqy maintenance-box sm\" data-node=\"v58me1jtosqy\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>Tired of calling around? One call to HomeField East Mountain gets a team member right at your door, ready to take care of all your septic system needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-gompf1xy2wsz fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small fl-col-small-custom-width\" data-node=\"gompf1xy2wsz\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-a93wgbyerlk8\" data-node=\"a93wgbyerlk8\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Proactive-Home-Team.webp\" alt=\"\"  itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-3g9zfm12xpvl maintenance-box\" data-node=\"3g9zfm12xpvl\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">A Proactive <span class=\"db\">Home team<\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-nbf1hvy9oprj maintenance-box\" data-node=\"nbf1hvy9oprj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>Want to avoid future problems? Our home team of septic experts work proactively for you, and our predictable pricing is so that you have no surprises along the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-khiyjrg6dbue fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small fl-col-small-custom-width\" data-node=\"khiyjrg6dbue\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-38equ5t41ifr\" data-node=\"38equ5t41ifr\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Win-Now-And-Later.webp\" alt=\"\"  itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-bumev123wscd maintenance-box\" data-node=\"bumev123wscd\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">WIN NOW <span class=\"db\">AND LATER<\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-p01fxe4769bo maintenance-box\" data-node=\"p01fxe4769bo\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>Want to win? Our Advantage Plans are designed to give you peace of mind around your septic system. We\u2019re here to help you and your system as long as you need us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-lyez1af4mx6i fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"lyez1af4mx6i\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-npq1lduwrk86 fl-col-bg-color\" data-node=\"npq1lduwrk86\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-ed7oqk621imh services-content\" data-node=\"ed7oqk621imh\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Looking For A Commercial Plan?<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-qombjafz0t4p btn tc\" data-node=\"qombjafz0t4p\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-html\">\n\t<!-- Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<button data-token=\"a4de210c263d4af0a7d0ca482b4b8d81\"\n        data-orgname=\"Canons-Southwest-Septic-Services\"\n        data-attr=\"8929\"\n        class=\"hcp-button services-btn\"\n        onClick=\"HCPWidget.openModal({ urlParams: { v2: 'true', attr: '8929' } })\">Get A Customized Plan \u00bb<\/button>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/online-booking.housecallpro.com\/script.js?token=a4de210c263d4af0a7d0ca482b4b8d81&orgName=Canons-Southwest-Septic-Services&attr=8929\"><\/script>\n<!-- End of Housecall Pro Online Booking Button --><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-243 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"243\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-photo fl-node-9m8jl2wf736u fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center testimonials-section\" data-node=\"9m8jl2wf736u\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-aq29btxivlkj fl-col-group-custom-width\" data-node=\"aq29btxivlkj\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-knzyid6mbsot fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small-custom-width fl-col-has-cols testimonials-section\" data-node=\"knzyid6mbsot\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\">\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-ch3zyjbx7tap fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"ch3zyjbx7tap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-vh8w7sqmk95c fl-col-bg-color testimonials-content\" data-node=\"vh8w7sqmk95c\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-utefc0zamdpy\" data-node=\"utefc0zamdpy\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">TESTIMONIALS<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-dyv6hkmezcp2\" data-node=\"dyv6hkmezcp2\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">What Our Customers <span class=\"db\">Are Saying About Us<\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-dy467miejoup\" data-node=\"dy467miejoup\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>We\u2019re here to give our customers around New Mexico peace of mind whenever they think about their septic system. Here\u2019s what they\u2019ve been saying...<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-yu1fxzaqk0od testimonials-item\" data-node=\"yu1fxzaqk0od\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-html\">\n\t<div class=\"strong-view strong-view-id-1 simple wpmtst-simple slider-container carousel slider-mode-horizontal slider-adaptive controls-type-sides-outside controls-style-buttons3\" data-count=\"15\" data-slider-var=\"strong_slider_id_1\" data-state=\"idle\"><div class=\"strong-content wpmslider-content\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-687\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Super friendly, super professional! This will be the only company that I ever use again. They are honest, hard working and very knowledgeable. #1 in my book.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Ray Moore<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-688\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Had a septic issue and they were the only company able to make it out the next day. Highly recommend this company. Really friendly and knowledgeable.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Phillip Casarez<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-689\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Love the service of this company! Very professional and the people are so knowledgeable and nice. Would recommend their services to anyone.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Jennifer Regalado<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-690\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>They came out to our property to diagnose why the alarm was going off. They fixed the problem and educated me on best practices. I highly recommend their services because of their friendly professionalism and expertise!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Dylan Leotti<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-691\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I\u2019ve been extremely satisfied with their service. I\u2019m a monthly service plan member and recently had an issue with my aerobic system on a Friday afternoon. I called and was impressed with the speed of getting a technician onsite to repair my system. They communicated via SMS in a very timely manner and resolved my issue very quickly. Highly recommend!!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Russ McCabe<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-692\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Love love love this company!! They always have done a great job!! Very knowledgeable! They always get the job done! They are reliable and very honest! I could not recommend them more!! Great company! Thank you!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Jennifer Moats<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-693\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>We have a service contract, and everyone we deal with has always been so helpful. They are quick to respond, and help us learn about our system.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Jen Bryant<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-694\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I am a professional builder and Brian is the best. He is fair in his pricing and he does an excellent job from design to installation. You can rely on Brian for a trouble free construction experience.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Glen Anderson<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-695\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Excellent service, in a timely &amp; professional manner, at a fair price. They have excellent service for our aerobic system with a yearly contract at a fair price. Definitely recommend to anyone. A company you can count on consistently!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">David Biggerstaff<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-696\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Showed up on time\u2026in the middle of a severe storm and performed the work anyway. The young man had a positive attitude and the rain didn\u2019t seem to phase him. Nasty conditions but performed like it was a beautiful sunny day. He took photos like I asked and documented the process. Thank you for your professionalism<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Quenton Guthrie<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-697\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Wonderful customer service, came out and fix the problem on the septic system and gave me a quick training on how to maintain good working order. Thank you for your excellent customer service!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Bobbye Isom<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-698\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>These guys are real professional. They know their stuff. They even suggest ways that you can make your septic tank last longer and work more efficient. I will recommend them as the best septic tank company that I have ever used!!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Ralph Lee<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-699\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I had an issue with my aerobic system at my home in Cedar Hill and called them at 8am. They came and had my issue fixed shortly around noon. I signed up for their annual maintenance service at a very reasonable price.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Nick Nichols<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-700\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>I called on the 16th of January in the midst of a hard freeze due to my septic system alarm going off. Even with the weather and its associated workload, the techs arrived the same day and resolved the issue. Awesome service seems to be the norm for this company and their techs!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Michael Turner<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial testimonial t-slide post-701\"><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-inner testimonial-inner\"><div data-infinite-loop=\"true\"  class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-content testimonial-content\"><div class=\"maybe-clear\"><\/div><p>Great service. We received service within a few hours of calling in. They came in and found the issue immediately and provided great tips and feedback. We know nothing about the septic tank so the info gathered was very helpful.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field testimonial-name\">Jamonica Brown<\/div><div class=\"wpmtst-testimonial-field testimonial-field ratings\"><span class=\"strong-rating-wrapper in-view\"><span class=\"strong-rating\"><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"star\" style=\"display: inline-block;\"><svg class=\"star_solid\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"-8 -8 584 520\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tOUR PROCESS\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tThe Game Plan For Your Septic System Design\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Designing your commercial system means discovering what your septic needs are (and will be), matching that with the right type of system, to making it all to code<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-01.webp\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tLocation. Location. Location.\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>We&#8217;ll visit your prospective septic site to take a deep dive into its topography, soil type, soil permeability, and a host of other factors<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-02.webp\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDetermine Your Needs\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>We look at household size, expected water usage, and also your potential future needs to calculate your septic tank and drain field sizes.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-03.webp\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tFind The Right Type\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Based on your expected usage, soil conditions, space available, and local regulations, we&#8217;ll help you land on the right system type and size.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/number-04.webp\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDesign The Right Layout\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>We&#8217;ll find the perfect place to put your septic tank, drain field, and additional parts of your system for correct flow and max accessibility.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/number-05.webp\" alt=\"number-05\" height=\"100\" width=\"110\" title=\"number-05\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tPermits And Approvals\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Once your system is designed and approved by you, we need to submit it to your local authorities for review, permitting, and code compliance.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tNeed Your System Designed?\t<\/h3>\n\t<!-- Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<button data-token=\"9bae10b682084a3dbe245247eb383bdc\"\n        data-orgname=\"HomeField-Central-Texas\"\n        data-attr=\"7845\"\n        onClick=\"HCPWidget.openModal({ urlParams: { v2: 'true', attr: '7845' } })\">\n  Get Septic Design \u00bb\n<\/button>\n<!-- End of Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-790 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"790\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-photo fl-node-0n1uwj62x3dq fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center\" data-node=\"0n1uwj62x3dq\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-full-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-95ka1pi0uc3t\" data-node=\"95ka1pi0uc3t\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-mijgqkzw24vo fl-col-bg-color content-center\" data-node=\"mijgqkzw24vo\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-tu51hlidx3ro\" data-node=\"tu51hlidx3ro\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/septic-design.webp\" alt=\"\"  itemprop=\"image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-ovij2cza09pu\" data-node=\"ovij2cza09pu\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-xfuzmnq5w61i fl-col-bg-color owner-image\" data-node=\"xfuzmnq5w61i\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-x9q5odkajeil fl-visible-desktop fl-visible-large fl-visible-medium\" data-node=\"x9q5odkajeil\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img wp-image-615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo.webp\" alt=\"Best Team Photo\" height=\"930\" width=\"1919\" title=\"Best Team Photo\"  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo.webp 1919w, https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo-300x145.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo-1024x496.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo-768x372.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/01\/Best-Team-Photo-1536x744.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-sjpn45g39tmf fl-visible-mobile\" data-node=\"sjpn45g39tmf\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div role=\"figure\" class=\"fl-photo fl-photo-align-center\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-webp\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-photo-img wp-image-952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/Best-Team-Photo-3-people-mobile.webp\" alt=\"Best-Team-Photo-3-people-mobile\" height=\"260\" width=\"360\" title=\"Best-Team-Photo-3-people-mobile\"  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/Best-Team-Photo-3-people-mobile.webp 360w, https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/12\/Best-Team-Photo-3-people-mobile-300x217.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-1ceuwqr5osit fix-button btn tc\" data-node=\"1ceuwqr5osit\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-html\">\n\t<!-- Housecall Pro Online Booking Button -->\n<button data-token=\"a4de210c263d4af0a7d0ca482b4b8d81\"\n        data-orgname=\"Canons-Southwest-Septic-Services\"\n        data-attr=\"8929\"\n        class=\"hcp-button fix-btn\"\n        onClick=\"HCPWidget.openModal({ urlParams: { v2: 'true', attr: '8929' } })\">\n  Get Septic Design \u00bb\n<\/button>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/online-booking.housecallpro.com\/script.js?token=a4de210c<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-265 fl-builder-template fl-builder-row-template fl-builder-global-templates-locked\" data-post-id=\"265\"><div class=\"fl-row fl-row-full-width fl-row-bg-photo fl-node-2cwo9etnmjz1 fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center services-area-section\" data-node=\"2cwo9etnmjz1\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-row-content-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content\">\n\t\t\n<div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-4dfj1bai7mc3 fl-col-group-custom-width\" data-node=\"4dfj1bai7mc3\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"fl-col fl-node-3xgys9vli0oj fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small-custom-width services-areas-section\" data-node=\"3xgys9vli0oj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div  class=\"fl-module fl-module-box fl-node-htnsw98zukc2\" data-node=\"htnsw98zukc2\">\n\t<div  class=\"fl-module fl-module-box fl-node-smro61tya9kb\" data-node=\"smro61tya9kb\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-html fl-node-acdhslvfow9z\" data-node=\"acdhslvfow9z\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-html\">\n\t<div id=\"wpgmza_map_1\" class=\"wpgmza_map wpgmza-auto-left\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:600px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;\" data-map-id=\"1\" data-maps-engine=\"google-maps\" data-build-engine=\"atlas-novus\" data-shortcode-attributes=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;zoom&quot;:false,&quot;width&quot;:false,&quot;height&quot;:false,&quot;marker&quot;:false,&quot;classname&quot;:false}\" data-settings=\"{&quot;map_title&quot;:&quot;HomeField East Mountain&quot;,&quot;map_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;map_height&quot;:&quot;600&quot;,&quot;map_start_lat&quot;:&quot;34.995778085644154&quot;,&quot;map_start_lng&quot;:&quot;-106.15078088301094&quot;,&quot;map_start_location&quot;:&quot;45.950464398418106,-109.81550500000003&quot;,&quot;map_start_zoom&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;default_marker&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;directions_enabled&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;styling_enabled&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;styling_json&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;active&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;kml&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bicycle&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;traffic&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;dbox&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;dbox_width&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;listmarkers&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;listmarkers_advanced&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;filterbycat&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;ugm_enabled&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;ugm_category_enabled&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;fusion&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;map_width_type&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;map_height_type&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;mass_marker_support&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;ugm_access&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;order_markers_by&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;order_markers_choice&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;show_user_location&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;default_to&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;map_type&quot;:1,&quot;sl_stroke_color&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sl_fill_color&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sl_stroke_opacity&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sl_fill_opacity&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;transport_layer&quot;:false,&quot;action&quot;:&quot;wpgmza_save_map&quot;,&quot;redirect_to&quot;:&quot;\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-admin\\\/admin-post.php&quot;,&quot;map_id&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_savemap&quot;:&quot;Save Map&quot;,&quot;http_referer&quot;:&quot;\\\/kaufman-county\\\/wp-admin\\\/admin.php?page=wp-google-maps-menu&amp;amp;action=edit&amp;amp;map_id=1&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_id&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_start_location&quot;:&quot;34.995778085644154,-106.15078088301094&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_start_zoom&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_map_align&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;store_locator_enabled&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_distance&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_search_area&quot;:&quot;radial&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_default_radius&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;store_locator_auto_area_max_zoom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_radius_style&quot;:&quot;legacy&quot;,&quot;store_locator_component_anchor&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_bounce&quot;:false,&quot;upload_default_sl_marker&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;upload_default_sl_marker_retina&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_sl_animation&quot;:null,&quot;store_locator_query_string&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;store_locator_location_placeholder&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;store_locator_default_address&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;store_locator_name_search&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_name_string&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;store_locator_not_found_message&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_restrict&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;store_locator_show_distance&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_category&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_use_their_location&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_store_locator_hide_before_search&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_nearby_searches&quot;:false,&quot;directions_box_component_anchor&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;wpgmza_dbox_width_type&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;default_from&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;directions_behaviour&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;force_google_directions_app&quot;:false,&quot;directions_route_origin_icon&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/plugins\\\/wp-google-maps\\\/images\\\/spotlight-poi3.png&quot;,&quot;directions_origin_retina&quot;:false,&quot;directions_route_destination_icon&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/plugins\\\/wp-google-maps\\\/images\\\/spotlight-poi3.png&quot;,&quot;directions_destination_retina&quot;:false,&quot;directions_route_stroke_color&quot;:&quot;#4d8df5&quot;,&quot;directions_route_stroke_weight&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;directions_route_stroke_opacity&quot;:&quot;0.8&quot;,&quot;directions_fit_bounds_to_route&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_theme_data&quot;:&quot;[\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;weight\\&quot;: 2\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#9c9c9c\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;on\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;administrative.country\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#C8102E\\&quot;\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;weight\\&quot;: 2\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;administrative.province\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#C8102E\\&quot;\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;weight\\&quot;: 2\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;administrative.locality\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#043166\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;administrative.neighborhood\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#043166\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;landscape\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#f2f2f2\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;landscape\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#ffffff\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;landscape.man_made\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#ffffff\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;poi\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;off\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;saturation\\&quot;: -100\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;lightness\\&quot;: 45\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#eeeeee\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#043166\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#ffffff\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road.highway\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;simplified\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road.highway\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#c0c0c0\\&quot;\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;lightness\\&quot;: -10\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road.highway\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;geometry.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#9e9e9e\\&quot;\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;weight\\&quot;: 1.5\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road.highway\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.icon\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;saturation\\&quot;: 50\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;lightness\\&quot;: -20\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;on\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;road.arterial\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.icon\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;off\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;transit\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;off\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;water\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;all\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#334365\\&quot;\\r\\n            },\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;visibility\\&quot;: \\&quot;on\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;water\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.fill\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#070707\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    },\\r\\n    {\\r\\n        \\&quot;featureType\\&quot;: \\&quot;water\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;elementType\\&quot;: \\&quot;labels.text.stroke\\&quot;,\\r\\n        \\&quot;stylers\\&quot;: [\\r\\n            {\\r\\n                \\&quot;color\\&quot;: \\&quot;#ffffff\\&quot;\\r\\n            }\\r\\n        ]\\r\\n    }\\r\\n]&quot;,&quot;custom_tile_enabled&quot;:false,&quot;custom_tile_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_tile_image_width&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_tile_image_height&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_tile_image_attribution&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;iw_primary_color&quot;:&quot;#000000&quot;,&quot;iw_accent_color&quot;:&quot;#000000&quot;,&quot;iw_text_color&quot;:&quot;#000000&quot;,&quot;close_infowindow_on_map_click&quot;:false,&quot;marker_share_links&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_listmarkers_by&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;marker_listing_component_anchor&quot;:null,&quot;marker_listing_component_auto_open&quot;:false,&quot;category_filter_component_anchor&quot;:null,&quot;zoom_level_on_marker_listing_override&quot;:false,&quot;zoom_level_on_marker_listing_click&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;marker_listing_disable_zoom&quot;:false,&quot;dataTable_pagination_style&quot;:null,&quot;datatable_no_result_message&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;remove_search_box_datables&quot;:false,&quot;datatable_search_string&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_start&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_of&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_to&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_total&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_show&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;datatable_result_entries&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;category_legends_enabled&quot;:false,&quot;category_legends_component_anchor&quot;:null,&quot;jump_to_nearest_marker_on_initialization&quot;:false,&quot;click_open_link&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_zoom_on_marker_click&quot;:false,&quot;wpgmza_zoom_on_marker_click_slider&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_marker_labels&quot;:false,&quot;polygon_labels&quot;:false,&quot;disable_polygon_info_windows&quot;:false,&quot;fit_maps_bounds_to_markers&quot;:false,&quot;fit_maps_bounds_to_markers_after_filtering&quot;:false,&quot;upload_default_ul_marker&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;upload_default_ul_marker_retina&quot;:false,&quot;automatically_pan_to_users_location&quot;:false,&quot;override_users_location_zoom_level&quot;:false,&quot;override_users_location_zoom_levels&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;show_distance_from_location&quot;:false,&quot;map_starts_in_streetview&quot;:false,&quot;map_starts_in_streetview_location&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;map_starts_in_streetview_heading&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;map_starts_in_streetview_pitch&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;map_max_zoom&quot;:&quot;21&quot;,&quot;map_min_zoom&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;zoom_level_mobile_override_enabled&quot;:false,&quot;zoom_level_mobile_override&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hide_point_of_interest&quot;:false,&quot;retina&quot;:false,&quot;disable_lightbox_images&quot;:false,&quot;use_Raw_Jpeg_Coordinates&quot;:false,&quot;enable_advanced_custom_fields_integration&quot;:false,&quot;enable_advanced_custom_fields_integration_type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_toolset_woocommerce_integration&quot;:false,&quot;enable_woo_product_integration&quot;:false,&quot;only_load_markers_within_viewport&quot;:false,&quot;store_locator_button_style&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;iw_anchor_panel_card&quot;:null,&quot;marker_listing_nudge_marker_center&quot;:false,&quot;marker_listing_nudge_x&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;marker_listing_nudge_y&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;category_filter_label_string&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;category_legends_style&quot;:null,&quot;category_legends_label_string&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;shape_filtering&quot;:false,&quot;restrict_map_bounds&quot;:false,&quot;restrict_boundary_corner_a&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;restrict_boundary_corner_b&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;enable_user_location_control&quot;:false,&quot;enable_marker_ratings&quot;:false,&quot;enable_map_reset_control&quot;:false,&quot;map_dimensions_mobile_override_enabled&quot;:false,&quot;map_mobile_width&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;map_mobile_width_type&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;map_mobile_height&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;map_mobile_height_type&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;lazyload_info_window_content&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:1}\" ><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fl-module fl-module-box fl-node-t17y5bg3a4ri\" data-node=\"t17y5bg3a4ri\">\n\t<div  class=\"fl-module fl-module-box fl-node-cxl2s1hu4fdj services-area-container\" data-node=\"cxl2s1hu4fdj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-tpo3uhbafjvl\" data-node=\"tpo3uhbafjvl\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">OUR SERVICE AREA<\/span>\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-o5vpfzd84rxj\" data-node=\"o5vpfzd84rxj\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"fl-heading\">\n\t\t<span class=\"fl-heading-text\">WE LOVE OUR<span class=\"db\">HOME TURF<\/span><\/span>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-aj2c6blq18ot\" data-node=\"aj2c6blq18ot\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\n\t<p>We proudly serve the cities and towns of our home turf here in the East Mountains, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-tbc1h43doeis list-column\" data-node=\"tbc1h43doeis\">\n\t<div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"fl-rich-text\">\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 href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/paa-ko\/\">Paa-Ko<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/ponderosa-pine\/\">Ponderosa Pine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/san-pedro\/\">San Pedro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/sandia-park\/\">Sandia Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/santa-fe\/\">Santa Fe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/sedillo\/\">Sedillo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/tijeras\/\">Tijeras<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"uabb-js-breakpoint\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tCOMMERCIAL SEPTIC PUMPING IN THE EAST MOUNTAINS\t<\/h5>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tNeed A Septic Pump For Your New Mexico Business?\u2028We&#8217;re Here To Make Life Easy On You.\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-pumping\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee Septic Pumping \u00bb\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COMMERCIAL SEPTIC DESIGN &#038; PLANNING IN THE EAST MOUNTAINS Good Septic Design For Your Business A commercial septic system is only as good as its design. Get the flow, the treatment, and the ground right at the planning stage and the system supports your business quietly for decades. We design commercial systems engineered for real&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":7,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-821","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Commercial Septic Design &amp; Planning in the East Mountains, NM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Engineered commercial septic design &amp; planning across the East Mountains &amp; Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite &amp; caliche.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Commercial Septic System Design\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Engineered commercial septic design &amp; planning across the East Mountains &amp; Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite &amp; caliche.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"HomeField East Mountain\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-11T20:37:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"56 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/\",\"name\":\"Commercial Septic Design & Planning in the East Mountains, NM\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-17T13:14:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-11T20:37:44+00:00\",\"description\":\"Engineered commercial septic design & planning across the East Mountains & Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite & caliche.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":502,\"caption\":\"Planning a commercial septic system in Edgewood? HomeField designs it right.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Commercial Septic Services\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Commercial Septic System Design\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/\",\"name\":\"HomeField East Mountain\",\"description\":\"One Call For All Your Septic Needs\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"Organization\",\"Place\",\"HomeAndConstructionBusiness\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"HomeField East Mountain\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#local-main-organization-logo\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#local-main-organization-logo\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/homefieldcentraltexas\\\/\"],\"address\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#local-main-place-address\"},\"geo\":{\"@type\":\"GeoCoordinates\",\"latitude\":\"35.360935493264776\",\"longitude\":\"-106.02734989875967\"},\"telephone\":[],\"openingHoursSpecification\":[{\"@type\":\"OpeningHoursSpecification\",\"dayOfWeek\":[\"Monday\",\"Tuesday\",\"Wednesday\",\"Thursday\",\"Friday\"],\"opens\":\"08:00\",\"closes\":\"17:00\"},{\"@type\":\"OpeningHoursSpecification\",\"dayOfWeek\":[\"Saturday\",\"Sunday\"],\"opens\":\"00:00\",\"closes\":\"00:00\"}],\"areaServed\":\"Bernalillo County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Cedar Crest, NM, Cedar Grove, NM, Edgewood, NM, Estancia, NM, Indian Hills, NM, McIntosh, NM, Moriarty, NM, Paa-Ko, NM, Ponderosa Pine, NM, San Pedro, NM, Sandia Park, NM, Santa Fe, NM, Sedillo, NM, Tijeras, NM\",\"priceRange\":\"$$$\",\"currenciesAccepted\":\"USD\"},{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#local-main-place-address\",\"streetAddress\":\"2502 U.S. Route 66\",\"addressLocality\":\"Moriarty\",\"postalCode\":\"87035\",\"addressRegion\":\"NM\",\"addressCountry\":\"US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/commercial-services\\\/septic-design-planning\\\/#local-main-organization-logo\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/HF-East-Mountain_Logo-Inverted-scaled.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/east-mountain\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/15\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/HF-East-Mountain_Logo-Inverted-scaled.png\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":893,\"caption\":\"HomeField East Mountain\"}]}<\/script>\n<meta name=\"geo.placename\" content=\"Moriarty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"geo.position\" content=\"35.360935493264776;-106.02734989875967\" \/>\n<meta name=\"geo.region\" content=\"United States (US)\" \/>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Commercial Septic Design & Planning in the East Mountains, NM","description":"Engineered commercial septic design & planning across the East Mountains & Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite & caliche.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Commercial Septic System Design","og_description":"Engineered commercial septic design & planning across the East Mountains & Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite & caliche.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/","og_site_name":"HomeField East Mountain","article_modified_time":"2026-06-11T20:37:44+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp","type":"","width":"","height":""}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"56 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/","url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/","name":"Commercial Septic Design & Planning in the East Mountains, NM","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp","datePublished":"2025-01-17T13:14:50+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-11T20:37:44+00:00","description":"Engineered commercial septic design & planning across the East Mountains & Estancia Valley \u2014 sized to your flow, built for granite & caliche.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/east-mountain-commercial-septic-design-expert.webp","width":1200,"height":502,"caption":"Planning a commercial septic system in Edgewood? HomeField designs it right."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Commercial Septic Services","item":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Commercial Septic System Design"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/","name":"HomeField East Mountain","description":"One Call For All Your Septic Needs","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["Organization","Place","HomeAndConstructionBusiness"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/#organization","name":"HomeField East Mountain","url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/","logo":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#local-main-organization-logo"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#local-main-organization-logo"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homefieldcentraltexas\/"],"address":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#local-main-place-address"},"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","latitude":"35.360935493264776","longitude":"-106.02734989875967"},"telephone":[],"openingHoursSpecification":[{"@type":"OpeningHoursSpecification","dayOfWeek":["Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday"],"opens":"08:00","closes":"17:00"},{"@type":"OpeningHoursSpecification","dayOfWeek":["Saturday","Sunday"],"opens":"00:00","closes":"00:00"}],"areaServed":"Bernalillo County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM, Valencia County, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Cedar Crest, NM, Cedar Grove, NM, Edgewood, NM, Estancia, NM, Indian Hills, NM, McIntosh, NM, Moriarty, NM, Paa-Ko, NM, Ponderosa Pine, NM, San Pedro, NM, Sandia Park, NM, Santa Fe, NM, Sedillo, NM, Tijeras, NM","priceRange":"$$$","currenciesAccepted":"USD"},{"@type":"PostalAddress","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#local-main-place-address","streetAddress":"2502 U.S. Route 66","addressLocality":"Moriarty","postalCode":"87035","addressRegion":"NM","addressCountry":"US"},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/commercial-services\/septic-design-planning\/#local-main-organization-logo","url":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/HF-East-Mountain_Logo-Inverted-scaled.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/06\/HF-East-Mountain_Logo-Inverted-scaled.png","width":2560,"height":893,"caption":"HomeField East Mountain"}]},"geo.placename":"Moriarty","geo.position":{"lat":"35.360935493264776","long":"-106.02734989875967"},"geo.region":"United States (US)"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/821\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/east-mountain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}