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Old 03-19-2016, 05:24 PM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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We are not on the water, well off the harbor, not in any flood zone. And we have a septic system. But we are part of the Spring lake sewer project. Yes, we griped at the way it was rammed through by the county.

But last week they started our pool, and dug out the 7' hole for the shell. The hole immediately filled with water. Seems the water table is only about 3' down. So when you figure the probable depth of the septic field, the water table is within 1' of the drain field. Way too close to properly perk , clearly will contaminate the water table.

So, yes, it will cost us, but necessary. Just wish the state would realize that this is a significant health issue and would help with the costs. After all, not just Charlotte County is involved. Desoto County, Sarasota County, etc all have similar situations, similar needs.
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Old 03-19-2016, 08:11 PM
 
Location: CT
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How did they approve the septic when it was built? I couldn't have perked any better back when, right?
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Old 03-20-2016, 06:37 AM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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No one paid it any attention back in the 70's. for that matter, over in Arcadia in the Peace River watershed, there are 'mound' systems where the septic field is raised above ground level due to the very shallow water table.
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Old 03-20-2016, 06:40 AM
 
Location: Port Charlotte
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The cheapest way to solve this would be aerobic systems. Water is processed in a system that eliminates all the 'stuff', outputs treated water. It would cost about $10K per home, same as what homeowners are being charged here but the county wants a full sewer system at 4-5 X the cost.
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Old 03-20-2016, 06:46 AM
 
Location: CT
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No one paid it any attention back in the 70's. for that matter, over in Arcadia in the Peace River watershed, there are 'mound' systems where the septic field is raised above ground level due to the very shallow water table.
Shoulda realized that's what happens when you build on swampland.
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Old 03-20-2016, 08:55 AM
 
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Shoulda realized that's what happens when you build on swampland.

And . . . the water tastes like swamp water. Yuck, don't boil your pasta or make coffee with it! A reverse osmosis whole house system is recommended.
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Old 03-21-2016, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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We've had an unusually wet winter, which has raised the water table significantly.
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Old 03-22-2016, 06:27 AM
 
Location: Cape Cod, MA & Venice, FL
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This happens all over and its not just septic/sewer. Lawn foods, pesticides, and other chemicals are also a problem to delicate ecosystems. All the things we put in/on the ground seep into the ground water eventually and can harm plant and animal life. I personally won't be hugging any trees any time soon but I do believe that the sewer project is one worth backing; financially and othwise.
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