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01-10-2012, 07:54 PM
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Hi all,
We're about ready to build a small cabin (about 1300sq) out in the country. It has 2 bathrooms. Was wondering what kind of septic system would be best for a weekend cabin? Any advice?
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01-10-2012, 07:57 PM
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Location: On the Chesapeake
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Check with the County Zoning/Code office.
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01-10-2012, 09:19 PM
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Most of the time you will not have a choice and if you do... it will probably be a limited one.
As to choosing... the old fashioned gravity drain-field would be the least costly... both to install in most cases and to maintain.
Some of the new designs require pumps and chambers and even maintenance contracts.
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01-11-2012, 11:39 AM
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Location: Alaska
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Also, once it's installed, fill it with water. Light weight tanks can "float up," if they are left empty.
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01-11-2012, 01:08 PM
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ALWAYS do septic first. Code/zoning can have requirements that make some places effectively no-starters for a house or cabin. There is a whole process involved, permits, perk tests, approval, plans, approval, construction, approval, approval of the approvals. It goes a LOT easier when you follow the rules.
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