Septic Systems

Septic system maintenance is very important to the health of the Lake. Your septic tank requires periodic pumping in order to operate efficiently and to prevent leaching into the lake, wells or watercourses near your property. Such maintenance should take place at least every 3 years and more frequently if there is heavy usage or your property is close to the water.

For more information, please download this pdf of the EPA's Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems.

To Report Septic Odors:

For Washington, contact Suzanne Von Holt at 860-355-6035 in the New Milford Department of Health, which provides contracted sewer and septic regulation services to the Town of Washington.

For Warren, contact Richard Rossi at 860-489-0436, ext. 311 in the Torrington Area Health District (TAHD). You can leave voice mail for the Torrington Office at 860-489-0436, ext. 312 or fax 860-496-8243.