What is the role of a site evaluator?

A site evaluator plays a crucial role in assessing the suitability of a specific location for the installation of on-site sewage facilities (OSSF). This includes conducting thorough site evaluations and performing soil analysis, which are essential for determining whether the soil will effectively absorb and treat wastewater.

Soil characteristics such as texture, composition, drainage capabilities, and percolation rates are analyzed to ensure the site can accommodate a wastewater treatment system without posing a risk to public health or the environment. By evaluating these factors, the site evaluator ensures that the proposed sewage system will function properly, preventing potential failures that could lead to contamination or environmental hazards.

In contrast to other responsibilities like managing sewage during emergencies, installing treatment plants, or repairing malfunctioning systems, which are all critical in their own right, the primary focus of a site evaluator is rooted in the initial assessment to ensure that OSSF applications are well-suited to their proposed locations.