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The Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval (COSA) is issued by the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and serves as confirmation to a buyer and lending institution that the well and\/or septic system serving a single family or duplex home have been inspected \/ tested by a professional engineer and were found to be in compliance with the applicable standards established by the MOA.<\/p>\n
In August of 1998 the Municipal Assembly passed an ordinance requiring that in order to transfer a title on any property that is served by a well or septic system, a Certificate of On-Site Systems Approval must be obtained. The intent of the ordinance was to help protect the public health by insuring that septic systems are functional and not creating a health hazard. In addition, it ensures that well water quality is safe to drink and in sufficient quantity to meet the basic needs of the family purchasing the house.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do you need to come inside my house?” admin_label=”Toggle – Do you need to come inside my house?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]No, unless there is NO water access to the outside of the house.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I need to be there while you run the test?” admin_label=”Toggle – Do I need to be there while you run the test?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]As long as all the septic pipes, the well, and water to the outside of the house are all accessible, then no you do not have to be present. You can always stay if you would like.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long does the entire process take?” admin_label=”Toggle – How long does the entire process take?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]Standard turnaround time inside the MoA is 3-4 weeks.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is there any way we can get the COSA faster?” admin_label=”Toggle – Is there any way we can get the COSA faster?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]Yes, we can rush water samples and MoA paperwork for an additional 60% of originals fees.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I need to pay upfront?” admin_label=”Toggle – Do I need to pay upfront?” _builder_version=”4.4.8″]<\/p>\n
Yes, if you are closing within 30 days.<\/p>\n
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Well and Septic tests are good for 2 years. <\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long is the water sample good for?” admin_label=”Toggle – How long is the water sample good for?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]Bacteria and Nitrate samples are only good for 90 days. Arsenic samples are good for 1 year.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I need to pump the tank for the test?” admin_label=”Toggle – Do I need to pump the tank for the test?” _builder_version=”4.4.1″]You do not need to pump the tank before we can run the test, but the MoA does require a pumping receipt within 1 year to approve the COSA.[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.2″ background_color=”#171a38″ global_module=”215″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.1″ max_width=”800px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.4.1″][et_pb_text admin_label=”H3 – Offices in Anchorage and Matsu” _builder_version=”4.7.1″ background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n
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