Septic tank for a weekend cottage? (tanks, install, bathrooms, light)

[doss1]

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?

[North Beach Person]

Check with the County Zoning/Code office.

[Ultrarunner]

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.

[akck]

Also, once it's installed, fill it with water. Light weight tanks can "float up," if they are left empty.

[harry chickpea]

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.