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fulltiltgonzo · 03-17-2005, 04:23 AM

I have my own, private sewage treatment facility. It's called a septic system. It consists of a 1000-gallon tank, a sand filter and an absorbtion bed. It cost me $4500 back in 1992 and I built it myself with the help of a friend with a backhoe.

It's been inspected by the state (NY) Health Department and other than pumping it every 2-3 years, it doesn't cost me anything.

I will say the stench when I'm getting it pumped is pretty nasty, however. And what they say about corn is really true - even a septic can't render it unrecognizable!

03-17-2005, 04:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
fulltiltgonzo Upright	I have my own, private sewage treatment facility. It's called a septic system. It consists of a 1000-gallon tank, a sand filter and an absorbtion bed. It cost me $4500 back in 1992 and I built it myself with the help of a friend with a backhoe. It's been inspected by the state (NY) Health Department and other than pumping it every 2-3 years, it doesn't cost me anything. I will say the stench when I'm getting it pumped is pretty nasty, however. And what they say about corn is really true - even a septic can't render it unrecognizable! __________________ I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. - Adlai Stevenson