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"With very few exceptions, all homes in East Hills rely on on-site sanitary systems"
From that, it doesn't seem like there is a sewer system to connect to. It isn't that big a deal. Before committing to a home purchase, have an inspector check out the system. With regular maintenance they are pretty much trouble free.
Public / town sewer connection may not be available.
I would not be worried at all about buying a relatively new house with a septic tank, if it has been 1.) pumped out on a regular bases (every 3-5 years) and 2.) maintained well (tank, lines, field).
It looks like many of the for-sale houses in that area are approx. 50 years old - I wondering if it may need a septic system update / replacement to current standards, regardless of how well the current system was maintained.
The only caveat I'd add is if the house is old (30+ years) and if the cesspool construction is stacked concrete block, as they tend to wear and eventually collapse, usually after being fully pumped out. Definitely get it inspected and pumped before buying.
If it's made of reinforced concrete rings, you're good to go. When I replaced my original 50 year old cesspools I went with a septic tank and overflow cesspool. As long as you're not in the habit of flushing things you shouldn't flush even after 7 years (and 2 young kids) the septic developed only a few inches of sludge - everything gets broken down in the tank and only liquid goes to the cesspool which should theoretically never need pumping.
The advantage on LI is that you can still use cesspools and don't have to go to a septic drain field which are expensive and a pain to maintain.
It is an older home with a cesspool- Not even a septic tank
According to East Hills website (TY Joe461)-
cesspools are old and not going to hold much longer-
there have been reports of them breaking down
i have lived my whole life in homes linked to sewer system
this is not something i am used to
and wonder if i should let it be a deal breaker
most of the house is in original condition, and we have to spend a mint to update it
no gas line, no sewer system- complete update hhhmmmmm-
trying to figure out if its worth the huge sticker price that it comes with?
Assuming the cesspool is old - and original - then yes, it's something that should be replaced. But make sure it's still original, because often they get filled in and new ones dug over the course of 50 years.
even the new houses being built in the area aren't connected to a sewer line-
can't believe how much taxes are and now i have to possibly pay for new cesspool / septic tank??!!
anyone have any idea how much it would cost to replace?
should i replace cesspool with another one or put in septic tank?
which is better?
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