Before requesting septic service
Confirm the property’s wastewater setup.
Seasonal occupancy can create long quiet periods followed by sudden higher water use. That pattern is useful context when a problem appears after arrival or during a full house.
Older records may be the best guide to tank and field location. Pima County’s septic-records portal is a practical starting point for onsite systems.
When preparing a property for sale, coordinate the qualified inspector, tank access and required notices early enough to avoid a closing-time scramble. Buyers should compare the permit record, reported bedroom capacity, visible components and the inspector’s findings rather than relying on age alone.