I started a thread a while back about having moved full-time into the lake house we've had for 14 years. Now that we live here, and will be doing laundry etc. and going through quite a bit more water, the idea of having our 2000gallon septic holding tank emptied at $200 a pop is looking like something to be re-evaluated.
Here's the scoop: our property is nice, but very small, and wedged tightly between a small road and the lake, hence, no room for a traditional septic system. Obviously, no municipal water or sewer lines available.
When I bought the place in 2003, the existing "system" was just a 2000 gallon holding tank, with an alarm that buzzes when there is 200 gallons left before being full. When it buzzes we call the pump guy, and he pumps us out, and sends me a bill for $200...
Because of our confined space, according to the pump guy (who also installs septic systems) the only type of system I could consider is a peat moss filtration system, which he says will cost $30K....ouch.
I know the $200 price is going to do nothing but go up, and that when the day comes that I have to sell this place, a decent septic system will be much more attractive than a holding tank to a potential buyer.
Anyone out there have experiences/knowledge of these peat systems. I haven't ruled out having it done, but I don't want to spend 30K for a steady supply of other issues.
Thanks,
Here's the scoop: our property is nice, but very small, and wedged tightly between a small road and the lake, hence, no room for a traditional septic system. Obviously, no municipal water or sewer lines available.
When I bought the place in 2003, the existing "system" was just a 2000 gallon holding tank, with an alarm that buzzes when there is 200 gallons left before being full. When it buzzes we call the pump guy, and he pumps us out, and sends me a bill for $200...
Because of our confined space, according to the pump guy (who also installs septic systems) the only type of system I could consider is a peat moss filtration system, which he says will cost $30K....ouch.
I know the $200 price is going to do nothing but go up, and that when the day comes that I have to sell this place, a decent septic system will be much more attractive than a holding tank to a potential buyer.
Anyone out there have experiences/knowledge of these peat systems. I haven't ruled out having it done, but I don't want to spend 30K for a steady supply of other issues.
Thanks,