Oldgator73
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You could install a composting toilet or an incinerator toilet.
I've heard a lot of people in rural areas bury 2 perforated 55 gallon plastic barrels for a septic tank. They run grey water from the shower and washing machine out on top of the ground 100' away.
What TheBar describes is not all that unusual in our rural area which until fairly recently was dominated by Dairy. Most farmers "way back when" even had their own private dump, typically off behind a stone wall in a remote pasture for example.I guarantee that, although it may have been legal at one time, in the event of selling the place under current regulations it will definitely need something other than the "soaking in" method of waste disposal.
What is the difference between a cesspool and a septic tank?
A septic tank is a wastewater treatment system that separates solid waste from liquid waste and allows the liquid to flow out for further treatment or disposal. A cesspool is a pit or underground container that collects and stores untreated wastewater until it can be emptied and disposed of elsewhere.
I'm thinking the local lake is catch and release.Here's how the Alaska natives do it. They've been living in harmony with nature for thousands of years.
Line a 5 gallon bucket with a plastic bag. When it gets full, tie a knot, put the bucket on your snowmachine/atv and drive to the dump at the edge of town (usually downwind of the village).View attachment 165441
I bought my house in rural Arkansas around 29 years ago. I do mean rural...3/4 mile off the pavement down a 2-track trail, 17 miles from the nearest actual town. They had to pull out a system like this and put in an actual septic system before we could complete the purchase, even back then.I've heard a lot of people in rural areas bury 2 perforated 55 gallon plastic barrels for a septic tank. They run grey water from the shower and washing machine out on top of the ground 100' away. Somewhat sanitary My stepson bought a place with that setup over 20 years ago and hasn't had any problems. It may not be legal but who is going to call the health dept. The neighbors have no idea and likely have the same setup.
Was code enforcement blocking the purchase or the lender?I bought my house in rural Arkansas around 29 years ago. I do mean rural...3/4 mile off the pavement down a 2-track trail, 17 miles from the nearest actual town. They had to pull out a system like this and put in an actual septic system before we could complete the purchase, even back then.
How much did it cost ?I bought my house in rural Arkansas around 29 years ago. I do mean rural...3/4 mile off the pavement down a 2-track trail, 17 miles from the nearest actual town. They had to pull out a system like this and put in an actual septic system before we could complete the purchase, even back then.
No idea. Seller was a contractor who built the house during weekend trips from Dallas. Was told the septic system was temporary when we looked at the house and we had to wait for the installation before we could take possession.Was code enforcement blocking the purchase or the lender?
No direct cost to me, the seller took care of it, although I suspect the cost was probably figured into the price of the house.How much did it cost ?
I'm sure it was both. The lender isn't going to finance the purchase until it is brought up to code. At which point an inspector had to be brought in, then a contractor.Was code enforcement blocking the purchase or the lender?
I got an estimate for a septic system in rural Virginia; $12,000-$15,000.
Those are in the ballpark, depending on how large of a leach filed is needed. And that is dependent on the perc test.Jefferson County MO, just south of STL requires a 3 acre minimum parcel, and perc test of course. I hear it's close to $30K for a septic system.
Perc test and survey cost me a thousand dollars.Those are in the ballpark, depending on how large of a leach filed is needed. And that is dependent on the perc test.
There might be but would you really want to live there? You don’t have to have a septic if you use a composting or incinerator toilet. A 5 gallon bucket with a toilet seat works too. Just use biodegradable bags in the bucket. For water if your land has a spring or a creek you can pump water into a cistern or a barrel. Power can be solar or a generator. Some folks use a large storage shed as a cabin. You just have to make sure the property you purchase is zoned for such stuff.Are the any places with no regulations?
There might be but would you really want to live there? You don’t have to have a septic if you use a composting or incinerator toilet. A 5 gallon bucket with a toilet seat works too. Just use biodegradable bags in the bucket. For water if your land has a spring or a creek you can pump water into a cistern or a barrel. Power can be solar or a generator. Some folks use a large storage shed as a cabin. You just have to make sure the property you purchase is zoned for such stuff.
The reality of it is, no. You may buy a piece of raw property, and you may put an RV on it to live in it without telling anyone you're doing that. I can guarantee, however, that as soon as anyone with any government agency found out you were actually using it as your permanent domicile the paperwork would start flying and you would be the poorer for it than if you had just done it right the first time.Are the any places with no regulations?