[brownedbits]

Originally Posted by JGBigGreen

Public sewers can and do fail. While it won’t be likely early on it can happen. No system is perfect.

This. It isn't like you now live a worry free life because your house is hooked up to a sewer line Also, I never realized people were that freaked out by septic. I can certainly see having a preference one way or the other but there is sound engineering behind septic if it is properly installed, has adequate leaching fields, etc.

To answer CTartist's question, septic systems can last decades upon decades (40+ years). Usually failure before that is because of poor installation (design or location) or homeowner negligence (not doing regular pump and inspections, putting stuff they shouldn't down the drain).

[Stylo]

I think we've run the course on the sewer discussion. Please return to the topic.

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by CTartist

Go look at my post #33. I think some people are missing the point below.

About 10 years ago Trumbull put the main line sewers IN THE ENTIRE TOWN even in the 1 acre areas so EVERYONE in the town could hook up.

Everyone in the town was required to hook up but if you just put a new septic in you didn't have too you could get a waiver. But once the house is sold THE HOUSE IS REQUIRED TO BE HOOKED UP.

So if you are buying a house in Trumbull on 1 acre IT WILL BE HOOKED UP TO THE SEWER LINE.

This is from the town of Trumbull. Read what is in the blue outlined box and you can see it. For some reason I can't attach the picture here but it is on my post #33.

I did miss that you said the entire Town of Trumbull but I think you are wrong about that. I know Trumbull has completed a massive sewer project that installed sewers in a large part of town but I don’t think it installed them throughout the entire town. Even the town’s WPCA website says sewers are not available throughout the entire town.

https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/294/Wate...Authority-WPCA

I’m not sure where you got that letter but it was not necessarily sent to every property owner in town. It was likely only sent to property owners on streets where sewers have been installed. It doesn’t make financial sense to put sewers in less dense areas where there are few problems with septic systems. It’s a lot more expensive and in some cases may not be reasonably possible from an engineering standpoint. Jay

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Stylo

I think we've run the course on the sewer discussion. Please return to the topic.

I was in the middle of responding when you posted this warning. I think now we can return to the topic of the OP. JayCT, Moderator

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I did miss that you said the entire Town of Trumbull but I think you are wrong about that. I know Trumbull has completed a massive sewer project that installed sewers in a large part of town but I don’t think it installed them throughout the entire town. Even the town’s WPCA website says sewers are not available throughout the entire town.

https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/294/Wate...Authority-WPCA

I’m not sure where you got that letter but it was not necessarily sent to every property owner in town. It was likely only sent to property owners on streets where sewers have been installed. It doesn’t make financial sense to put sewers in less dense areas where there are few problems with septic systems. It’s a lot more expensive and in some cases may not be reasonably possible from an engineering standpoint. Jay

It's on topic. The OP asked. Placing a call to Town Hall might get the job done if they're contemplating the area.
This makes much more sense and a failure on a large rural lot is the private owner's problem and resposibility. Other residents won't care or even know about it.

[Ladybug316]

So, I've been researching all of your suggestions and have a few front-runners. Currently, I've taken an interest in Wallingford (as JayCT had suggested). It seems to tick most of the boxes. Is there anything to know about that town that a realtor might not tell me?

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Ladybug316

So, I've been researching all of your suggestions and have a few front-runners. Currently, I've taken an interest in Wallingford (as JayCT had suggested). It seems to tick most of the boxes. Is there anything to know about that town that a realtor might not tell me?

The good: all the big box shopping you’ll need, walkable town center, low electricity rates, good value, near New Haven for city life.

Personally, I don’t love the center but that’s a matter of taste. Schools are OK but won’t be an issue for you.

It an appropriate town for a 300-400k budget.

I’d definitely check it out first, along with other towns.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by Stylo

The good: all the big box shopping you’ll need, walkable town center, low electricity rates, good value, near New Haven for city life.

Personally, I don’t love the center but that’s a matter of taste. Schools are OK but won’t be an issue for you.

It an appropriate town for a 300-400k budget.

I’d definitely check it out first, along with other towns.

I agree here. Wallingford is a solid middle class town. Nice neighborhoods, safe, close to everything, schools aren’t bad. I’ve always liked it.

[JGBigGreen]

I lived in Wallingford-on the east side-for five years and loved the town. I could walk to the YMCA, all the restaurants downtown and the library. Very reasonable cost of living and having the town-owned electric company was a huge plus.

Originally Posted by Ladybug316

So, I've been researching all of your suggestions and have a few front-runners. Currently, I've taken an interest in Wallingford (as JayCT had suggested). It seems to tick most of the boxes. Is there anything to know about that town that a realtor might not tell me?

[synchem]

Another benefit of Wallingford having it's own electric company other than the low rates, is when power does go out they are usually some of the first to get it restored since they only have to worry about their own town.