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Purchasing House With Septic Tank
Posted on 9/23/15 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 9/23/15 at 8:29 pm
I'm looking at purchasing a house with a septic tank and am not familiar with them at all. Anything I should know about them or worry about?
What's the difference between a septic tank and a modad? What is the average cost to replace a septic tank if it is found to be in poor condition?
What's the difference between a septic tank and a modad? What is the average cost to replace a septic tank if it is found to be in poor condition?
This post was edited on 9/23/15 at 8:51 pm
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Posted on 9/23/15 at 8:38 pm to Mark Makers
Get a Delta Sewer treatment plant..
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:02 pm to Mark Makers
If the house is raised, nothing really to worry about. Even if it fails, it usually won't back up into your house and would cost 4-6k to replace with a modern system. The one at my current house is 40+ years old and we have no issues with it and II never even treat it with septic system cleaner (which you should do).
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:05 pm to Mark Makers
If it's in Louisiana, you're not "suppose" to sell a house with a septic tank. It's not suppose to pass inspecting with a septic tank. It was part of a push a while back by the state to phase out septic tanks and replace with modads.
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:05 pm to Mark Makers
Need more details. You by the coast? How old is the system? How big is your lot?
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:07 pm to Mark Makers
a septic tank is simply an underground settling basin...solids settle out in the tank and the liquids run out into field lines stretched out across the yard....
a wastewater treatment system is basically a septic system with an air pump (modad) that pumps air into the tank to force further breakdown of the solids...
you have to pump both out when they get full...
installation of septic systems is no longer allowed, so anytime one needs work, you have to install a wastewater treatment system...
a wastewater treatment system is basically a septic system with an air pump (modad) that pumps air into the tank to force further breakdown of the solids...
you have to pump both out when they get full...
installation of septic systems is no longer allowed, so anytime one needs work, you have to install a wastewater treatment system...
Posted on 9/23/15 at 9:24 pm to Mark Makers
Mine is 40 years old no problems.. Hit it with septic treatment about twice a year...
Posted on 9/24/15 at 6:53 am to Mark Makers
The current owners can't legally sell if it doesn't have a modad. They would have to have it changed out. I moved from a house that had sewage to one with a modad. I was told to get rid of the garbage disposal because they can clog up the lines if you aren't careful what you put down it.
ETA: Also, I believe modad's are required to have a service contract where the company will come inspect it every 6 months...not sure anyone actually does that though.
ETA: Also, I believe modad's are required to have a service contract where the company will come inspect it every 6 months...not sure anyone actually does that though.
This post was edited on 9/24/15 at 6:55 am
Posted on 9/24/15 at 7:03 am to Mark Makers
You will not be able to turn the electricity over to your name without having the sewage system inspected by a DHH official in your parish. It's typically the last inspection before flipping the power switch. It's best to call the DHH office in whatever parish you are in, they have the final say and opinions vary from parish to parish.
Posted on 9/24/15 at 7:41 am to Mark Makers
You should be fine. Assuming no crushed pipes or filter bed, the only maintenance is the aerator pump, which you said they just replaced, and occasionally pumping out any accumulated sludge
Posted on 9/24/15 at 7:47 am to Mark Makers
I don't think it will pass inspection. I believe it is a state law now that you have to have a sewer treatment plant. I would check with your bank, they should know about it. Septic tanks work great if done right.
Posted on 9/24/15 at 7:58 am to Mark Makers
Plus side is that there isn't a $600+ dollar aerator to replace and there isn't a nasty pipe discharging into a ditch anywhere. Should just be a couple hundred feet of drain field. I would much rather a traditional septic tank over the modad I have at my house. My dad put a traditional septic tank when he built his home in 2003. He wanted separate gray and black water tanks but they wouldn't let him.
Posted on 9/24/15 at 8:40 am to Mark Makers
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I'm looking at purchasing a house with a septic tank and am not familiar with them at all.
The big downside I have with my septic is the worry I have about it. I have never had an issue in ten years, buts its always on the back of my mind. I am cautious, I took out our garbage disposal(or at least didnt re-install when renovated) and use the treatments.
As long as you are proactive, you should be fine.
Posted on 9/24/15 at 9:12 am to Mark Makers
Lots of conflicting info in this thread.
I bought my house in '07, and it still has two septic tanks.
Do a roll over of the electric bill into your name when you buy the house. Don't remember exactly how that worked, but the power and water were never turned off to my house between changing hands. So I didn't need an inspection and didn't need to put down a modad. No problems with my septic tanks other than the top rotting.
If I were you I'd leave the septic tanks if you can.
Just my $.02.
I bought my house in '07, and it still has two septic tanks.
Do a roll over of the electric bill into your name when you buy the house. Don't remember exactly how that worked, but the power and water were never turned off to my house between changing hands. So I didn't need an inspection and didn't need to put down a modad. No problems with my septic tanks other than the top rotting.
If I were you I'd leave the septic tanks if you can.
Just my $.02.
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