in the country are seeming to work a little different (than I'm used to).

I walked along the property and found a dirty piece of paper. Before disposing I had a closer look:




It says:

"Called in to do a final wastewater inspection.
Everything is to standard except the designated irrigation area needs to be established instead of a single outlet. ...
With compliments....Environmental Health Officer"

No official form, no statutory period, no threat of punishment.

I like it.