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Virginia Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act Pump Out Program & Requirements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Routine inspections and pumping your septic tank are crucial for catching issues with your system before they lead to pollution. A typical septic system should be inspected and pumped every three to five years. The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires all onsite sewage systems be inspected\/pumped out at least once every five years.<\/p>\n

In 2022, the General Assembly approved legislation (HB 769) that directed the Virginia Department of Health<\/span> (VDH)<\/span> to manage and enforce Chesapeake Bay septic tank pump-out requirements within the Three Rivers and Eastern Shore health districts.\u00a0 Previously, this enforcement was the responsibility of the local governments.\u00a0 This legislation takes effect July 1, 2023, and includes a requirement for maintenance providers to report pump-outs within those districts using a web-based reporting system developed by VDH.\u00a0 To implement this reporting tool, VDH made changes to the existing <\/span>MyHD<\/span> platform.\u00a0 While the legislation specifically identifies the two health districts as a pilot program, the <\/span>MyHD<\/span> portal will accept pump-out reports and other maintenance information from licensed<\/span>\/permitted<\/span> providers from across the Commonwealth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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