Ex Is Nuts said:
What exactly is wrong with a septic tank anyway? Having lived with both septic and public utilities, I personally prefer a septic system.
Even though this has nothing to do with the original post, I can answer this one. There are many reasons why people don't want a septic system.
1. They have to be pumped every 3-5 years
2. If tree roots are by the drainfields or other pipes, it will plug up the system and plumbers have to be called yearly because of this.
3. You have to be very careful with what you put into the system. i.e. dish and laundry detergents, cleaning solutions, no garbage disposals should be in the home.
4. Drainfeilds can leak or cause problems creating the expense of having to install a new system at a cost of around $2,000 to $4,000 in my neck of the woods, not to mention having to dig up the yard to do so.
5. Septic tanks don't last forever.
6. And the list goes on and on.
We have a septic system also.
*****To the original writer. Now that you know you have a septic system you should have it pumped and inspected. I make a recommendation to all my clients that they do this as the flora will change with new families.