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As an Operator and Licensed inspector in both NC and VA, this absolutely concerns me. I was able to see the differences between non standardized septic inspection practices vs standardized first hand before the July legislation. Homebuyers in VA have already suffered tremendously in the past due to unregulated practices, I’ve been to many systems 2-3 weeks after new buyers have moved in and had to break the news that the system was in less than perfect shape. Some were lucky with less expensive repairs while others only options were complete replacement. With the lack of proper septic education, the average real estate agent, buyer, seller, or human being does not know what a comprehensive inspection looks like. They don’t understand the consequences of leaking tanks, prehistoric outlet tees, blocked distribution box headers, leaking toilets, cast iron pipe vs Sch 40 PVC. They don’t understand that a hydraulic load test, dye test, walk over, visual, average pumping, etc are NOT efficient inspection methods and will not yield proper results. Basic knowledge to most individuals is that if it flushes its working, that unfortunately is never the case. The July legislation gave power to buyers by creating a specific process for all professionals to abide by that yields actual comprehensive results. The wording in this document not only slaps a blind fold on buyers, it puts them at risk for harsh financial consequences. It’s basically asking professionals to give the least amount of info possible, using methods that are not efficient In order to check off the inspection and move to closing. The only reason this is being proposed is because septic inspections have the ability to road block closings. Negative inspection Results also give buyers the ability to walk after a home is under contract. There are numerous ways to resolve this issue without dumbing down inspection standards and completely blindfolding buyers & financial institutions. If the septic tank has never been cleaned, proper maintenance has never been performed, or if the location is unknown all together, Call a professional before the last 30 days. Find issues ahead of time, have them repaired, and then proper inspections won’t be the problem that slows closings. My biggest issue is the lack of education that went into this and the financial deficits, environmental damage, public safety risks, and more that will be direct results of it. Streamlining closings by utilizing inspection results that were preformed with ineffective methods is completely unacceptable, dishonest, and unlawful. Virginians deserve proper inspection practices that yield efficient results to maintain environmental & public safety. After purchasing a home, They don’t deserve to have to deal with an unexpected financial crisis or hazardous living conditions due to unstandardized, inefficient, septic inspections practices. Our Va residents deserved better, that’s why the July legislation passed. This bills wording strips them of what they deserve. At the end of the day, Public Safety should come before Paychecks. Thank you!