Oh boy, this blog is going to get shitty. Our septic guy (Leon Gifford, Gifford Construction) is coming over today to discuss all things septic. We need to roll on this one. So we'll discuss where will the two holding tanks go, routing of the effluent pipe from the second tank to the field, and layout of the piping in the field. Then, how much fill over the field and when to do all this. I have to get the waste pipe out of the house, to the first tank, and supply two underground electrical lines for the pumps. We'll have a pressurized field, which means that every hour or so the pump will dose (fancy word for pump) the field with effluent rather than rely on a gravity-feed mechanism. Since our soil is not well drained (glacial till = mostly silt), the county requires a pressurized system, which is more expensive to build, to maintain, and inspect. Estimate is just under $10k for the entire system. Alternately, we could rent a porta-potty ($80/month) for about 10 years.
Who'd thought flushing the toilet would result in such a complicated outcome. So, just a short blog--gotta go as they say.
Building a House in Kala Point, Port Townsend, WA
A running narrative of first-time builders of their retirement home in Port Townsend, WA (NE corner of the Olympic Pennisula, 60 miles NW of Seattle). Follow us as this adventure unfolds in late 2008 and beyond. 18 months under construction, we moved in on May 25th, 2010. Photo taken August 15, 2010.
About Me
- Kala Point Builder
- Professional geologist (USGS, 1972-2008), amateur home remodeler and now builder. Interested in sailing, all things involving salt water, woodworking, and food in general. Owner of Paleo Seis Surveys LLC, consulting in Quaternary geology and geological hazards.