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We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on
permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. I think this sounds fairly simple although I know it would be a lot of work. There's an existing system that no longer meets code requirements so we have to make modifications. So, connect the drain line coming out of the house to a lift station, have an electrician wire it, install the tank, hook it all together. Is this worth $13,000??? B |
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BradMM wrote the following:
We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. The kitchen sink produces grey water. Blackwater is some private security company. :-) I think this sounds fairly simple although I know it would be a lot of work. There's an existing system that no longer meets code requirements so we have to make modifications. So, connect the drain line coming out of the house to a lift station, have an electrician wire it, install the tank, hook it all together. Is this worth $13,000??? B -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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On Jul 11, 2:05*pm, willshak wrote:
BradMM wrote the following: We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. *Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. *If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. The kitchen sink produces grey water. Not according to the State code and the local jurisdiction definitions.... unfortunately! |
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"BradMM" wrote in message ... On Jul 11, 2:05 pm, willshak wrote: BradMM wrote the following: We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. The kitchen sink produces grey water. Not according to the State code and the local jurisdiction definitions.... unfortunately! === http://www.thefreedictionary.com/blackwater |
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On 7/11/2010 4:38 PM, BradMM wrote:
On Jul 11, 2:05 pm, wrote: BradMM wrote the following: We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. The kitchen sink produces grey water. Not according to the State code and the local jurisdiction definitions.... unfortunately! well it's wrong. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
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"BradMM" wrote in message ... We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. I think this sounds fairly simple although I know it would be a lot of work. There's an existing system that no longer meets code requirements so we have to make modifications. So, connect the drain line coming out of the house to a lift station, have an electrician wire it, install the tank, hook it all together. Is this worth $13,000??? B Most of the new county codes are now calling for those that spray the water up in the air like a huge sprinkler system. Our neighbor put one in and when the wind is blowing from his direction the odor just about gags us. I refused our county inspector when they said we would have to do that and we just put in a standard system with a pump that pushes the water out through hundreds of feet of field line. But, yes, the 13 grand is probably right on the money as the spray kind around here runs between 8 and 10. |
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On Jul 11, 7:01*pm, BradMM wrote:
We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. *Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. *If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. I think this sounds fairly simple although I know it would be a lot of work. *There's an existing system that no longer meets code requirements so we have to make modifications. *So, connect the drain line coming out of the house to a lift station, have an electrician wire it, install the tank, hook it all together. Is this worth $13,000??? B Reed bed treatment ponds are much cheaper if they are allowed in your area. No pumps etc needed either. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_bed#Treatment_ponds http://www.johnstonsmith.co.uk/fact18.html |
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Harry,
I'd love to do that but this property is right on the water's edge of a lake and in the flood plain. Reed bed treatment ponds are much cheaper if they are allowed in your area. No pumps etc needed either.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_be...uk/fact18.html |
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"BradMM" wrote in message ... Harry, I'd love to do that but this property is right on the water's edge of a lake and in the flood plain. Reed bed treatment ponds are much cheaper if they are allowed in your area. No pumps etc needed either.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_be...uk/fact18.html Make sure you understand the difference between a "flood plain" and a "flood way". I learned that lesson the hardway about 30 years ago and boy did it hurt. |
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Make sure you understand the difference between a "flood plain" and a
"flood way". I learned that lesson the hardway about 30 years ago and boy did it hurt. Don't keep me in suspense... what's the difference? I know the place floods every 4-5 years but it's built to withstand it. Two story, just move the good stuff when the water starts rising. Thanks for the tip! Brad |
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"BradMM" wrote in message ... Make sure you understand the difference between a "flood plain" and a "flood way". I learned that lesson the hardway about 30 years ago and boy did it hurt. Don't keep me in suspense... what's the difference? I know the place floods every 4-5 years but it's built to withstand it. Two story, just move the good stuff when the water starts rising. Thanks for the tip! Brad A "Flood Plain" is an area that is prone to flooding every X number of years and there are certain restrictions about building there. Such as, so many feet above the average grade, type of foundation etc. A "Flood Way" you can't even build a dog house in it. All of those rules might have changed since my episode but it would be worth your while to make sure you're in the plain and not the way. My understanding is that they change from plain to way rather arbitrarily from time to time. I missed which lake you are on but we were on the mighty Brazos River and it finally got us. |
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"The Post Quartermaster" wrote in message ... "BradMM" wrote in message ... Make sure you understand the difference between a "flood plain" and a "flood way". I learned that lesson the hardway about 30 years ago and boy did it hurt. Don't keep me in suspense... what's the difference? I know the place floods every 4-5 years but it's built to withstand it. Two story, just move the good stuff when the water starts rising. Thanks for the tip! Brad A "Flood Plain" is an area that is prone to flooding every X number of years and there are certain restrictions about building there. Such as, so many feet above the average grade, type of foundation etc. A "Flood Way" you can't even build a dog house in it. All of those rules might have changed since my episode but it would be worth your while to make sure you're in the plain and not the way. My understanding is that they change from plain to way rather arbitrarily from time to time. I missed which lake you are on but we were on the mighty Brazos River and it finally got us. Where I'm from a flood way is called an arroyo. |
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Steve Barker wrote in
: On 7/11/2010 4:38 PM, BradMM wrote: On Jul 11, 2:05 pm, wrote: BradMM wrote the following: We bought a lake house in Texas and I've been reading the rules on permitting an On Site Sewage Facility. Since this is so close to the lake, it will have to be an above ground tank and we have incinerating toilets. If it weren't for the kitchen sink, we wouldn't have any blackwater at all. The kitchen sink produces grey water. Not according to the State code and the local jurisdiction definitions.... unfortunately! well it's wrong. It's labeled & priced right then. |
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