Greenwillow
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I'm shopping for a new home. I've found a house I like, but I keep feeling uneasy about the septic system.
New Mexico - the topsoil is fairly sandy. The area is old volcano, though there are no volcanic outcrops in the 4 block surrounding area that I am aware of.
The house has its own well and septic system. The septic system runs from the middle of the house out into the backyard about 40 feet. The ground over the area is raised 6-12 inches above the level of the rest of the yard. The width of the raised mound is 4-6 feet.
So, not only does it mound awkwardly split the backyard in half, the sellers are draining their washing machine water straight onto the ground. We asked about that and they said it was to water the little nearby garden - just being ecologically thoughtful.
I've never seen a septic mound like this low before, nor placed so badly so can't help but wonder if the system was put in by someone who was not experienced.
Finally, if we make a bid, it will be contingent on a satisfactory inspection report. I'm thinking I might want to make a special request for someone expert in septic systems to take a look, but I'm not sure that person would be able to discover anything.
The seller claims they have the tank emptied every two years.
Thoughts?sep
New Mexico - the topsoil is fairly sandy. The area is old volcano, though there are no volcanic outcrops in the 4 block surrounding area that I am aware of.
The house has its own well and septic system. The septic system runs from the middle of the house out into the backyard about 40 feet. The ground over the area is raised 6-12 inches above the level of the rest of the yard. The width of the raised mound is 4-6 feet.
So, not only does it mound awkwardly split the backyard in half, the sellers are draining their washing machine water straight onto the ground. We asked about that and they said it was to water the little nearby garden - just being ecologically thoughtful.
I've never seen a septic mound like this low before, nor placed so badly so can't help but wonder if the system was put in by someone who was not experienced.
Finally, if we make a bid, it will be contingent on a satisfactory inspection report. I'm thinking I might want to make a special request for someone expert in septic systems to take a look, but I'm not sure that person would be able to discover anything.
The seller claims they have the tank emptied every two years.
Thoughts?sep
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