SEPTIC

• If you consider purchasing a lot that does not have access to a municipal sewer system, you should be certain that the lot can support an on-site system, the type of that system and the cost associated with its construction.

• Most lots will have had soil testing done to determine if a septic system can be built. In addition to the type of system required, you should determine if a septic plan design has been prepared by a Vermont licensed engineer. If not, the cost associated with having an engineer design a system will become part of the lot improvement cost.

• Even though there are other considerations that will effect the construction cost of a septic system, the major difference in cost is related the type of system.
• The system requiring the least cost is a conventional system.
• If the soils do not support a conventional system, a mound system is usually required. A mound system will cost as much as four times what a conventional system will cost.
• In most instances, the septic system is part of the permitting. If required, be certain that a permit exist for the septic system.