In times past, persons wanting to build a summer cottage on Table Rock Lake, would sink a 50 gallon oil drum in a hole in the ground, and call that their septic system. This obviously turned into a problem as leaching from the barrel could contaminate their well water, or drain into the lake. That has all changed. As a Shell Knob Realtor, I'm happy to report that the Stone County Health Department requires more now. A site evaluation is required in Stone County for every septic system needed, This evaluation must be done by (2 comments)