Is a Septic System or City Plumbing Better?
Ultimately, the decision to have either a septic system or use city plumbing depends on where you want your wastewater treated. However, it also depends on where you live since some sewer systems are provided by municipalities and are not available everywhere while some areas don’t allow you to have a septic system on your property.
With a septic system, the wastewater is typically treated underground on the land where your home rests. Sewer systems take the wastewater away from your home and send it to a treatment plant usually operated by the city.
The septic system separates and breaks down the wastewater contents via some biology and natural science. Sewage enters the septic tank from a large pipe running from the house, and the sewage separates with solids settling near the bottom and liquid near the top. The cleaned environmentally friendly water returns to the on-site land.
For the city plumbing option, all home plumbing systems are created to keep clean and dirty water separate. Home drains connect to one big pipe that removes wastewater underground. With sewer systems, this main drain pipe connects to an even larger pipe and eventually ends up at a water treatment plant.
Overall costs for septic systems are cheaper since they have no monthly fees, and they’re typically better for the environment. However, city sewers don’t involve as much maintenance and can handle larger amounts of sewage.
Once you know where you plan to move, look into costs associated with septic systems and city plumbing. If you are unsure what type of plumbing options are available in that particular area, feel free to reach out to a trusted real estate professional for guidance.
Sources: Expresssewer.com, Homeserve.com, Kompareit.com Photo: Mr Rooter
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