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Should I be thankful that I have a septic system or not?

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Yes, there's millions of people in the world that lack access to plumbing, you won the life lottery
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Neoerectus · M
Second home with one in a rural area.

If one doesnt dump bacteria-killing chems AND guards the drain field from damage, they can work well. I also flush bacteria packets every month or so.

We'll need to get it pumped in the next couple years I expect.
swirlie · 31-35
@Neoerectus
I think by-laws are different from one place to another when it comes to household sewage waste. Where my parent's farm is located, the local building code states that ALL household water-waste must end up in the septic tank, regardless of their source (sink, shower, laundry and of course toilet).

Before you divert your bath and wash water to a filtering system, make sure you aren't violating 'code', otherwise this could present itself as a real issue for you down the road.

The thing is, any water that comes in contact with the human body such as from showers and sinks, is considered sewage water, not waste water in some districts, depending on the soil composition of the land and the level of the water table beneath the surface.

The only real waste water than you need to divert away from the septic system if you can, is laundry water and kitchen sink/dishwasher waste water. Those two sources contain soap and often bleach will will kill the action of a septic system.
Neoerectus · M
@swirlie Yeah I know all that. Been around the block quite a few times.
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FreddieUK · 70-79, M
It very much depends on what alternatives are available. If it was me I'd be furious if I was forced to have one instead of being connected to the mains sewerage system as I am now.
Just remember to get it cleaned out once in a while. Can get quite nasty if it backs up or gets blocked by tree roots.
Thankful to whom ? all Septics need Antiseptics .. Septic Systems often develop Peptic ulcer.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Yes but they can expensive
Depends on how well it works.
swirlie · 31-35
A septic system only works as well as the people using it. If those people don't know what they're doing, they can shut down a septic system in less than 24 hours.

 
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