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Choose the Best Option When Purchasing a Septic System

Many installers will mislead you and sell you a system you do not need. The following information will save homeowners thousands of dollars if considered when purchasing a septic system.

Can a septic system be installed during the winter? (temperatures below freezing)

Top answer: Not sure

Can a septic tank be installed under my home?

Top answer: Never

Can I build over my septic tank?

Top answer: Never

Can I drive or park on my septic leach field?

Top answer: Never

Can I install a garbage disposal if I have a septic system?

Top answer: Always

Can I install a garbage disposal if I have a septic system?

Top answer: Always

Can I plant trees or bushes on my septic leach field?

Top answer: Never

Do I need a permit to install a septic system?

Top answer: Always

Do septic tank enzymes work?

Does a septic system need a leach field?

Top answer: Always

Does a septic system need an aerator?

Top answer: Not sure

Does a septic system need to be vented?

Does a septic system require electricity?

Does a septic tank need a filter?

Top answer: Not sure

How far away should my well be from the septic leach field (or drainfield)?

Top answer: At least 100 feet away from the leach field

How far away should the septic tank be from a well?

Top answer: Not sure

How far away should the septic tank be from the house?

How Much Does It Cost to Put in a Septic Tank?

Is a septic tank supposed to be full of water?

Top answer: Always

What is a leach field?

What is a Septic Alarm?

What is a Septic Baffle?

What is a septic Lid?

What is a Septic Riser?

What is a septic tank?

What is a septic tank riser?

What is an Engineered Septic System?

What is the difference between a cesspool and a septic system?

What size septic tank would you recommend for a typical 4 bedroom house? (1500-2000 sq. ft.)

Related Questions & Answers

Can a home inspector perform a septic inspection?

Am I required to have a perc test done before installing a septic system?

Top answer: Always

Do Perc Tests Expire?

Top answer: Not sure

Is It Possible to Do a Perc Test During the Winter?

Top answer: Not sure

Is it possible to do a perc test while it's raining?

Top answer: Not sure

Is it possible to obtain a septic permit without doing a perc test?

Top answer: Never

Soils with slower percolation rates need larger drain fields.

What is perc testing?

Who can perform a perc test?

How often do I need to pump my septic tank?

If I have a garbage disposal, should I have my septic tank pumped more frequently?

Regular septic tank pumping can extend the life of your leach field.

Who should I contact if I'm having a problem with my septic system?

What is a trenchless sewer line?

Is it possible to install a water softener if I have a septic system?

Top answer: Always

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Cost of Septic System Installation fixed fee for new conventional system (3-bedroom house)
Average Cost $7,948.52	High $8,659.67
	Low $7,237.37
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