2. Septic Rebate Application Homeowner Refresher Quiz

   This quiz is required if you are applying for a septic maintenance rebate and you took the Health Department's homeowner training: 

   • Online, or 
   • Completed an in-person workshop more than three (3) years ago.
4. First Name*
5. Last Name*
6. Date*
   Date
8. What type of septic system do you have?

   1. Conventional Gravity
   2. Pressure Distribution
   3. Mound
   4. Sand Filter
   5. Other
10. How often should your septic system be evaluated?
12. How can you tell if your baffles need to be replaced?
14. Name three parts of your septic system that should be inspected during an evaluation.
16. How often should your outlet baffle filter be cleaned?
18. What is the proper way to clean an outlet baffle filter?
20. Where should the liquid (effluent) level be in the septic tank, relative to the outlet pipe?
22. Your tank will need to be pumped if the solids (sludge and sum combined) make up ___% or more of the operating volume of the septic tank.

    1. 13%
    2. 15%
    3. 25%
    4. 33%
    5. 50%
    6. 60%
24. What is the final point of disposal for all of the sewage produced inside your house?
26. What are some signs that your drain field is failing or malfunctioning?

    Please check all that apply.

    1. Soggy spots over the drain field.
    2. Surfacing effluent over the drain field.
    3. Slow emptying septic tanks.
    4. Ponding in observation ports.
    5. Patches of lush, green, flourishing grass.
    6. All of the above.
    7. None of the above.
28. If you observe any of the signs above, what should you do?

    Please check all that apply.

    1. Contact the Health Department immediately.
    2. Contact a licensed septic professional.
    3. Have your septic tank pumped.
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