Existing Septic System Report (ESER form) - Oregon.gov - oregon 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out the 'Septic System Owner-Provided Information' section. Enter the property owner's name, telephone number, site address, and legal description. Ensure all fields are completed accurately.
  3. Proceed to 'General System Information'. Check all applicable types of septic systems present and provide details such as permit number and installation date.
  4. In the 'Overall Septic System Status' section, answer questions regarding sewage discharge and backups. Provide additional comments if necessary.
  5. Continue through each section, including 'Septic Tank', 'Dosing Tank / Pump Basin', and 'Soil Absorption System', ensuring you check boxes and provide measurements where required.
  6. Finally, review your entries for accuracy before signing at the end of the form. Attach any required documents as specified in the instructions.

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A complete residential well and septic inspection will take about 2 to 2-1/2 hours. We generally schedule the septic pumper to be there about 1-1/2 hours after we arrive. Water samples take 2-4 business days to get back, at that time we will send the report via email. Home inspections take about 2-4 hours.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recommends having your septic system evaluated by a professional if youre buying or selling a home. What you need to know? Septic system evaluations are voluntary. However, if you do have an evaluation, you must use the approved form.
Typically, a septic system is permitted and inspected by your local permitting authority (i.e., local health or environmental department). You can contact these entities to obtain a copy of your propertys septic record drawing (the as-built design) and copies of the permit(s).
A septic inspection costs $150 to $450 for routine maintenance or $300 to $650 for a real estate transaction or Title 5 inspection. Septic tank inspection costs depend on the location, tank and system size, and whether its a basic visual inspection or full inspection.
How long will it take to get my results from a well or septic tank inspection? In most instances you will receive the well and septic tank inspection report later the same day. A well or septic inspection is not 100% complete upon leaving the property.
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The easiest way to determine the condition of your septic tank is to hire a professional experienced with septic systems. However, should you decide to inspect it yourself, follow these steps: Remove the manhole cover at the inlet end of the tank. Inspect the layer at the top of the liquid in the tank.
You can ask your states health department or whoever that retains records of septic and well systems, request for information on the last known installation. Documents should include when it was installed and a diagram of where the tank and drain field is.
Yes, you can sell a home with a failed septic system unless local law prohibits it. In some states, its illegal to sell your home if the system isnt up to code (which includes a failed system).

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