Septic Question

[wtb90]

Generally from the tap to the home is the homeowners responsibility and you can do it yourself with a rented trencher and backhoe, but check the laws and let me know, I moved from that area 15 rears ago so I don't keep up with the city regs.

That's the part that stinks. The closest line to my property is 2 blocks away and the city man is telling me that it is my responsibility to tap in there and run pipe to the property and to the cabin.

[meltingfeather]

how feasible and what the septic costs, both initially and long term, depends entirely on the site.
bottom line is 2 acres is enough under any County regs I know of.
Looks like Somerville uses the IPC with little exception, so I don't see anything that would prevent you from doing septic or add significantly to the cost, as any installer should be able to tell you what it will cost to comply with IPC. Burleson County's current subdivision regs, which may or may not have been effective when your subdivision was platted, don't include any minimum on lot area that I could find with a quick skim.
Don't assume that the cheapest up front cost is the best solution for you. Connection to City sewer will no doubt be the lowest long term maintenance for you and will add value to your home if you ever plan to sell, particularly if your neighbors are mostly on septic.
Here's a link to Burleson County's website on permits and compliance. You might give Les a call for info and/or guidance.

[TxHunter06]

The traditional tank is what I was inquiring about. An aerobic will be as much or more than tying into the city.

You might shop around a little on the aerobic, if it cost as much our more than the price you listed in the op. I'm having an aerobic installed in a couple weeks in grimes co and it's costing me $6000. I believe he will travel to Somerville. If your interested, pm me and I'll get you his contact info.

[wtb90]

how feasible and what the septic costs, both initially and long term, depends entirely on the site.
bottom line is 2 acres is enough under any County regs I know of.
Looks like Somerville uses the IPC with little exception, so I don't see anything that would prevent you from doing septic or add significantly to the cost, as any installer should be able to tell you what it will cost to comply with IPC. Burleson County's current subdivision regs, which may or may not have been effective when your subdivision was platted, don't include any minimum on lot area that I could find with a quick skim.
Don't assume that the cheapest up front cost is the best solution for you. Connection to City sewer will no doubt be the lowest long term maintenance for you and will add value to your home if you ever plan to sell, particularly if your neighbors are mostly on septic.
Here's a link to Burleson County's website on permits and compliance. You might give Les a call for info and/or guidance.

Awesome info!!! I just called Les' office and spoke with a very helpful lady there. She said that I would have to use the city sewer simply because of being inside the city limits. She also said that it is NOT my responsibility to run the city's pipe and lift station to my property, only to my cabin. She was very irritated that city man told me otherwise and she is calling his office now.

[cj7zrcool]

I'm having a 1000gal traditional septic system installed as we speak for $4667.

[Olphart]

wtb90, I have a licensed guy do my annual contract and repairs (few) for my aerobic system. You have plenty of room for such if you desire to go that route. If needed, pm me for his name and number.