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General => General Forum => Topic started by: nick53 on February 04, 2009, 09:24:42 PM

Title: Perc condition
Post by: nick53 on February 04, 2009, 09:24:42 PM
Hey everyone, I've got a question regarding perc tests.  I've been looking at land in my area and some parcels have had a perc test done.  Some perc conventional, some mound.  Often the listing will say "percs for 3 bedroom mound system" or something along those lines.  Is it possible that a parcel like this would perc conventional for a 1 bedroom house?  Or is it generally if it percs for a mound for a 3 bedroom it would most likely need a mound for a 1 bedroom too?  Any insight would be much appreciated.

Nick
Title: Re: Perc condition
Post by: rwanders on February 04, 2009, 09:30:47 PM
I would assume a mound system would be required for any size home----best advice is to avoid mounds septic system due to much higher $$ and more uncertain service life of leach field.  If you want to make offer anyway be sure and make it contingent on perc test and seller shoiuld pay for it.