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SEPTIC SYSTEMS or PUBLIC SEWER?
  
 
  
I know many of you do not typcially work with Septic Systems, but in my area, there are many "rural" areas where Public Sewer is not available and must use Septic Systems  Did you know there are differences between selling homes with septic sewer systems versus the more common public sewer system.
Cities and towns, and their immediate surrounding areas, will be on sewer systems that are maintained by the local public works department. If a neighborhood is outside the area serviced by the local sewer system, the homes will generally use a septic system to handle their sewage and waste water.  Older homes have "conventional" Systems and newer homes are typically built with "Sand Mound" Systems.
There are things everyone should be aware of when selling and purchasing a home with a septic system.  Often a Buyer won't even consider a home that doesn't have Public Sewer.  But knowledge is power.  The more you know about Septic Systems, the better informed-decisions you can make.  Don't be “frightened away” by homes with septic systems, just because they have never had any experience with them.  If properly maintained, septic systems can last the life of the home. 
It is very important that the seller is aware and discloses whether they have a traditional ... more

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