1,052,056
My area has undergone several large-scale sewer Improvement projects within city limits, which caused a lot of turnover -- people who hadn't made a house payment in decades stuck with a $10-20k assessment for mandatory abandonment/sewer connection. However, outside the municipalities lies predominantly unincorporated area, much of it rural. Septic systems are a part of life unless you've moved into a new home development. Some of our areas have very clay-like soil and will not perk for a standard system. An alternative system can cost $6- $12k. The necessity for those is somewhat rare. A standard septic system costs $4-5k. Our Californians prefer sewer, but if they want to be in a rural area they're not going to get it.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,048,738
In my area it's all public sewer but not too far inland you find more septic tanks. Our monthly cost in Carlsbad is $27.81. We had septics on a number of homes in New England and it was not a big deal - you maintain them, get them pumped regularly, and they work well.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
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Candice A. Donofrio
Fort Mohave, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,583,278
I wouldn't buy a home without town sewer.... everything and anything can go in it!!! garbage disposal use .... no backups....never need to be concerned about a high water table during a wet season.... it's worth the cost just for the peace of mind.......
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Richie Alan Naggar
Riverside, CA
3,988,007
I prefer public sewer but it isn't available in some areas of my county. It you choose to not hook to sewer and it is available you have to pay for the sewer service regardless.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,844,171
I don't want one. Different thing other than flush it & forget it.
We have them in my area & buyers always freak. I will say that many local areas are forcing (as in big bucks) owners to run & hook up to city water & sewer. Many older systems are deemed a toxic waste dump by EPA standards. Like a small chernobl in your back yard!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,571,917
The majority of my area is served by public sewers. While septic systems(private disposal systems) are not common, they do exist. Depending on location of the property, there can be apprehension but typically "it is what it is".
I never thought of the price aspect and I don't think that is a primary part of the decision making process.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
809,258
We have owned three homes and all three have been on septic. I guess it's not that we prefer septic over sewer, but that we prefer older homes or homes with land rather than newer homes in the city on city services. I really don't see any cons of having a septic and I do sort of enjoy not being "connected" in any way to the city (we are on a well also). -Kasey
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,712,676
Public all the way. I am a city slicker.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,229,328
The cost is lower with well & septic; many think that well water is also better.
We don't have private septic systems in the city of Charlotte but, do have a lot of them in our rural areas.
I would say that permitted bedroom limitation is one negative (it prohibits many from adding on to their homes and keeping to the existing septic permit). As well, not being able to use a garbage disposal is the other complaint that I hear.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
2,781,113
This is a good question. They both seem to function. Perhaps home value?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,772,575
None around us.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,319,419
Fred Griffin - I loved the home I live in and I would not let it go just because it is on Septic.... (says, I am not a big fan of Septic...)
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Ajay Pandya
Columbus, OH
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,104,931
I wouldn't have a septic system for love nor money.... so many complications and issues with maintaining them, permits, etc.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
599,274
I would prefer a public system, if available. I don't know of any homes that have chosen septic over public and I don't see any advantage to it.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
989,652
Having had both I prefer sewer - in my area unless you are on a well you also get charged for sewer whether you have a septic or not
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,986,258
I prefer my own system. The cost os much less than the public system. if if something goes wrong, a sity system can cost a lot
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,239,801
$35K engineered in Santa Cruz County. I convinced the buyer to walk away from one leaking and the lot covers to middle of the creek with discharges into Santa Cruz City.....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
911,228
We have many septic systems here. They work fine if owners take care of them. Conventional, gravity flow are more desirable. Lots of the alternative systems are expensive and require maintenance contracts. Public water and sewer taps are costing around $50,000.00 now in towns around here. Of course there is also a monthly fee for sewer and you pay for water by the gallon. Towns can also restict water usage. A conventional septic costs around $12- $15,000.00. Pump tank every 5 years. Ours is 20 years old and we haven't had any problems with it.
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
177,546
Public sewer so you don't have to clean it out.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,725,996
I have no problem with either.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,800,082
For those with available sewer lines, they have no choice. They will not get a permit for a septic system. And, for those without sewers, also no choice. I'm fine with either system.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
6,392,909
Public sewers are much less paperwork.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,935,567
Public system, Do not have to worry about pumping them out every other year.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,344,906
Not in my wheelhouse Fred or in my outhouse. I've only encountered a few homes in my area that are on septic. I prefer sewer mainly because that is what I know. It is what I grew up with.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,622,432
Most properties in my area are on public sewer, only some areas in the hills( some topanga, some Malibu, etc.).
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,502,868
Public sewer! No regular maintenance, city maintains the infrastructure you maintain the connection to it. Can be pricey when you need to replace a main drain to the street though... but that's a once every 20 years or so problem.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
7,835,303
Most of the homes in our area have public sewer service.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,434,127
3,416,038
I much prefer a public system, much easier by far. The cost for sewer here is the same as as out water bill. Usually 30 a mo for water and 30 mo for sewer
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
3,071,489
4,882,355
Not a concern in the market I work.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,436,099
In my area, houses that have access to town sewer are on it. Those that don't have access have septic systems. Many are in the latter situation and it just is what it is.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
5,216,311
Not an issue in Chicago or a choice. While in Florida, had city water and a septic. Had it cleaned twice in 18 years without a problem. Certainly cheaper than paying for sewerage!
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,182,502
547,327
I like the of cess pools, thanks EPA.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
544,014