What must all dosing tanks have to notify the owner of issues?

Dosing tanks serve a critical function in the operation of septic systems, particularly in managing the timing of effluent distribution to leach fields or other treatment components. To ensure that the system is functioning properly and to alert the owner of any problems, it is essential for these tanks to be equipped with alarms and switches.

Alarms serve as an immediate notification mechanism; they can alert the homeowner to conditions such as high water levels in the dosing tank, which could indicate a pump failure or blockage, or other operational issues that may require prompt attention. Switches, often part of the alarm system, can help automate operations or initiate fallback measures in case of failure.

While manual monitoring systems, annual inspections, and temperature sensors are valuable in their own contexts, they do not provide the same level of immediate, proactive notification as alarms and switches do. Therefore, the presence of alarms and switches in dosing tanks is essential for timely intervention, protecting the system from failure and preventing potential environmental hazards.