The Final Flush This is the 4th article in a 4-part series about private, on-site septic systems in residential settings. See Part 1 for an overview about construction, layout and overall understanding; Part 2 about getting an inspection as part of the purchase process, Part 3 to make sense of septic inspection discoveries. By Deborah Rutter There is something to be…
Understanding Your Septic Inspection Findings This is the third installment of a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems. See Part 1 for an overview about construction, layout and overall understanding, and Part 2 regarding getting an inspection as part of the purchase process. By Deborah Rutter So you’ve just completed your septic inspection! Congratulations. You…
This is the first in a four-part series about private, on-site waste management systems. By Deborah Rutter Imagine that you move in to your new house only to discover you can’t shower, flush the toilet, run the dishwasher, do a load of laundry, or even brush your teeth. You might as well be camping! In…