Im thinking of building a new home that will need an onsite sewer. What do I need to consider before buying a lot?
Before you buy a lot, know exactly where the lot lines are located. Then determine the most desirable location for your home and the best place for the sewage treatment system. Remember that steep slopes, ponds, and marshy areas will construction and drainage problems. Soil borings will be needed at the proposed sites for the house and the treatment area. Be particularly concerned about evidence of a high seasonal water table in the soil. A percolation test does not give you the information necessary to determine the water table. The percolation test only has the ability to tell how well the soil will accept water. At some times, the water table can be observed in the boring holes. Other times, the only evidence of high seasonal water table may be mottled soil that is colored several shades of red and gray. A licensed Designer is your best resource for determining if the lot can support a sewage treatment system as well as a secondary site for future use. Before finalizing any purchase
