Weather you know it's coming or it's come as a surprise, the first question is always "What's this going to cost?" The cost of a new septic system can average between $12,000 - $45,000. A gravity system is the best and cheapest to install. Above grade systems; like an at-grade bed or elevated sand mound, are the most expensive. There are many factors that go into the cost of a septic … [Read more...]
Septic System 101
A septic system is your own personal on lot sewage treatment plant. There are many variations, but all systems have the same basic function; to treat the solids and drain the liquids. All waste flows from your house through the building sewer line and into a septic tank. This is not just waste from your toilet, it is waste collected from the shower, sinks/garbage disposal, ice makers, … [Read more...]
What’s a Septic Inspection?
A septic inspection as quoted from the PSMA Standards of the National Onsite Foundation* is: An objective evaluation of the onsite wastewater treatment system’s characteristics based on the conclusions of a qualified inspector. An evaluation of each component examined leading to a conclusion about the component and the overall system’s condition as either ‘satisfactory,’ ‘satisfactory with … [Read more...]