Septic system

Hi guys just thought I would update on how everything is going. I will endeavor to make weekly or fortnightly postings on how everything is going. We have received our quote for our septic system which is about $6,500 for the system not including the plumbing to the house and an additional $400 for the permits etc from council that the contractor is taking care of.

The system consists of
- The septic tank
- 24sqm sand filter
- 1000 Lt pump well
- submersible pump
- 250 sqm irrigation system
- visual alarm
- chlorination chamber

From what I have read elsewhere the system we use in Victoria can be very different to those used in other states. Ours discharges onto the land and only requires pumping of the tank for maintenance rather than really emptying them.

Septic System

Hi all progress is going well and as most of you will discover if building in a rural area there is a need for a septic system in most cases. You will probably (as in our case) need to get a permit from your local council for septic approval.

This is basically so that the council can monitor the installation of the septic system and make sure that everything is up to code etc.

To get you septic system design there are plumbers that will specilise in this, its probably a good idea to get a plumber that can do your normal plumbing and roof plumbing as well . This way if they are doing more work for you they will more than likely give you a better price.

next update will be about structural engineers and what you can use them for