On Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:51:09 -0800, "Dan" wrote:

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
One of the most important things about a septic system was already
mentioned here. NO disposal in the kitchen, and NO laundry drain into it.
(if you're using a water efficient front loader, this is less of a
problem) And while your at it with the dry well, put the dishwasher and
shower into it also. And big water user loads off the septic are better.
BUT, with all that said, with just two people in the house, you probably
won't have to worry about any of that unless you have a marginal system
already.

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Steve Barker

Thanks Steve. I've always heard the "backhoe in the front yard every 2
years" horror stories about septics, obviously not true! On a new purchase,
the key seems to be assuring a drained & inspected & fixed if required
septic system is part of the sale.



It *IS* true, once you screw one up by letting it go
too long unpumped. or if you add a 5 bedroom addition
to a septic designed for a 1 bedroom cottage.