Septic & Well Information

Every home in CSR is on an individual private well and septic system (OWTS: on-site wastewater treatment system). It is the responsibility of all homeowners to maintain their systems for the well-being of the community.

Septic tanks vary in size and depending upon how heavily they are used, typically require septic pumping every 3-5 years on average.*

Care should be taken as to what goes into your system and products should be septic safe.*
Between pumping, an effluent filter (if the system has one) should be cleaned every 6 months to assist in avoiding sewage backups.*
It is recommended by many, NOT to drive heavy equipment and vehicles over septic lines/tanks and leach fields at any time, as doing so can crush buried lines and compress soils, leading to potential failure of your system and its ability to filter wastewater.*
It is also recommended that homeowners keep woody plantings (especially trees) away from septic lines/tanks and leach fields, as roots may grow into and compromise the system resulting in leakage.*

* We make no claims to be experts on the subject! This information is provided based on research relating to well and septic care, please do your own research so that you can make informed decisions for your property.

To find out how large your septic tank is, as well as the placement of the system on your property, you may visit the El Paso County Assessor’s website, which is linked below.

Once you locate your property diagram on the site, go to the “More” tab and scroll down to “Septic” to review details for your specific system.
Also included, is a YouTube link which demonstrates the cleaning of an effluent filter. Again, be sure to do your own research on the topic.*

Most wells in the area draw from the Upper Dawson aquifer. To find out about your well construction and the depth of your well, you may visit the CO Division of Water Resources’ website, linked below.

Homes in the CSR neighborhood are allowed a maximum annual amount of 1 acre-feet of water from your private well (covenants & bylaws p.9) -more water allowed than in many neighboring communities!

El Paso County Assessor's Office Parcel Search

CO Division of Water Resources Well Information

Cleaning An Effluent Filter YouTube Video*

Septic & Well Information

Every home in CSR is on an individual private well and septic system (OWTS: on-site wastewater treatment system). It is the responsibility of all homeowners to maintain their systems for the well-being of the community.

Septic tanks vary in size and depending upon how heavily they are used, typically require septic pumping every 3-5 years on average.*

Care should be taken as to what goes into your system and products should be septic safe.*

Between pumping, an effluent filter (if the system has one) should be cleaned every 6 months to assist in avoiding sewage backups.*

It is recommended by many, NOT to drive heavy equipment and vehicles over septic lines/tanks and leach fields at any time, as doing so can crush buried lines and compress soils, leading to potential failure of your system and its ability to filter wastewater.*

It is also recommended that homeowners keep woody plantings (especially trees) away from septic lines/tanks and leach fields, as roots may grow into and compromise the system resulting in leakage.*

To find out how large your septic tank is, as well as the placement of the system on your property, you may visit the El Paso County Assessor’s website, which is linked below.

Once you locate your property diagram on the site, go to the “More” tab and scroll down to “Septic” to review details for your specific system.

Also included, is a YouTube link which demonstrates the cleaning of an effluent filter. Again, be sure to do your own research on the topic.*

Homes in the CSR neighborhood are allowed a maximum annual amount of 1 acre-feet of water from your private well (covenants & bylaws p.9) -more water allowed than in many neighboring communities!