Septic System Maintenance Program - Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) offers a Septic System Maintenance Program to assist homeowners in maintaining their septic systems, especially those without access to public sewer services. This program aims to protect public health, preserve property value, and safeguard the environment by ensuring septic systems function properly.mountpleasantwaterworks.com

Program Options and Features:

1. Option I: Basic Septic System Care ($15/month)

   • Annual System Inspections: Certified professionals conduct yearly inspections of your septic tank and drain field to detect potential issues early.

   • Regular Pump-Outs: A septic tank pump-out is scheduled every five years, including proper waste disposal, to prevent solids from building up and causing backups.mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1

2. Option II: Enhanced Septic System Protection ($15/month)

   • Includes all features of Option I, plus:

   • Repair Coverage: Up to $3,000 in coverage for necessary septic system repairs during each five-year pump-out cycle, helping manage unexpected repair costs.

   • Repair Coordination Assistance: MPW connects you with qualified septic professionals to resolve any issues that arise.mountpleasantwaterworks.commountpleasantwaterworks.com+1mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1

Eligibility:

• Existing Septic System Owners: Homeowners with current septic systems can voluntarily enroll in either option.

• New Homeowners with Septic Systems: Enrollment is required for new homes using septic systems; automatic enrollment occurs when setting up a water service account.

• Option II Requirements: For repair coverage, homeowners must provide proof of a recent septic tank pump-out and inspection (completed within the last three years by a certified contractor) to ensure the system is in good working order before coverage begins.mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1

For more details or to enroll, visit the MPW Septic System Maintenance Program page or contact MPW at (843) 884-9626 or customerservice@mpwonline.com.

In Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the "septic exemption" refers to a provision in the town's ordinances that allows certain properties to connect to the municipal sewer system without the typical requirement of annexation into the town limits.

Key Details:

• Eligibility: Properties located outside the corporate limits of Mount Pleasant, whether contiguous or noncontiguous, that contain an existing residential structure serviced by a septic system as of June 14, 2022, are eligible for this exemption.tompsc.com

• Sewer Connection Without Annexation: These eligible properties may obtain sanitary sewer service from Mount Pleasant Waterworks without the need to annex into the town.tompsc.com+1mountpleasantwaterworks.com+1

• Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) Limitation: Each qualifying property is allocated and permanently limited to one Residential Equivalent Unit (REU) per existing residential structure. If a property requires more than one REU per existing residential structure, it must comply with the standard annexation requirements outlined in the town's ordinances. tompsc.com

Additional Support Programs:

• Clean Water Credit Program: Mount Pleasant Waterworks offers financial assistance to septic system owners wishing to connect to the sewer system. Additional funding options may be available through the Town of Mount Pleasant and Charleston County. tompsc.com+2mountpleasantwaterworks.com+2tompsc.com+2

• Septic System Maintenance Program: For homeowners who cannot connect to the public sewer due to availability, Mount Pleasant Waterworks provides support through a maintenance program, which includes regular inspections and pump-outs. mountpleasantwaterworks.com

This exemption and the accompanying programs aim to facilitate the transition from septic systems to the municipal sewer system, promoting environmental health and supporting homeowners in the process.