She has been to the Division of Environmental Quality, the Department of Public Health and even to the court to complain about it, but nothing has been done to address her concern.
Camacho said the overflowing septic tank belongs to Anthony Cepeda whose residence is near San Vicente Elementary School.
The liquid from the septic tank has smeared the plants in her backyard.
Every time there is a heavy downpour, the black water and sludge reach their kitchen area, Camacho said.
“It’s really a health hazard,” she added. Their water tank is less than 10 feet away from where the overflowing waste has settled down.
The waste from the overflowing septic tank also reached the yard of their other neighbor, Camacho said.
She said she filed a complaint in court and Judge Kenneth L. Govendo in 2004 ordered the construction of a new septic tank.
Prior to the court decision, Camacho said she also filed a complaint with DEQ and the sanitation office.
In 2001, she said, Pete Untalan, then the hospital administration director, issued a “cease and desist” order against the owner of the septic tank.
DEQ personnel, she added, visited and inspected her house and looked into her complaint.
“But up to now nothing has happened and the septic tank keeps overflowing and is threatening our health,” she said.
She said the court should know that the septic tank owner has not complied with its order.
Variety tried but failed to get a comment from Cepeda.
