There are some properties in Southfield that are not connected to City water or City sewer. These properties have wells and/or septic systems and the following are facts you should know if you have one on your property:
- All wells and septic systems in Southfield are under the jurisdiction of the Oakland County Health Division
- Property owners are responsible to maintain their wells and septic systems (information is available through the County)
- Septic systems must be certified by the County every three years
- Property owners are responsible for assuring that all abandoned wells on their property are properly plugged
Septic Inspection Service / Certification
If you choose to continue to use a septic system now that sanitary sewer is available throughout the City, it is required that your septic system be evaluated every three (3) years by the Oakland County Health Division and that it receives a valid Passing Certification.
For a limited time those property owners still on septic systems may receive a no-cost septic inspection. To schedule your appointment, please phone Public Health Sanitarian, Michael Morris, at the Oakland County Health Division at (248) 424-7197. He can also be reached at mmorris@oakgov.com.