The tale of the tank continues.... This week I have heard from two companies in the septic business who advised that we must contact the Frederick County Health Department as a preliminary step. On two days, I drove to the department only to find that the person I need to speak with was not available.
Today I called and spoke with the program manager for Environmental Health Services in Frederick County. He was immediately familiar with Maynes Lane and offered that the property once had a septic system that failed which necessitated the installation of tanks. He did state that the west side of Maynes Lane would be eligible to connect to city sewer in coming days. He estimated platts and approval for the system would be completed in three years. Of course, when the actual constuction would be done, he could not say.
He did give me the name of a company that specializes in greywater treatment systems and offered that the perk requirements of such a system were lower than a regular septic system. This would save about half of the water currently being pumped from our tanks. I spoke with the owner of the company who briefly outlined the cost and offered to come out and make an inspection of our home.
On the surface of his proposal, we would break even on the cost of the system installation vs half the cost of the pumping before three years have passed. He is supposed to come to the house sometime next week.....I will keep you updated!
Otherwise, all is well. Planning to get back to the life of Joseph this coming week - Not your average Joe!
The puppies are well. Deb starts her new job next week!
Later Amigos!
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