Life Well and septic system

O.city · 01-13-2018, 08:49 AM

So the wife and I are looking to get outside of Springfield with some land and build a home so the kids can get a little room to stretch their wings

First off, if anyone is looking for a home in northeast Springfield, let me know. We just listed our home.

Second, we’ve found about 15 acres we are gonna buy and I’ll have to get a well dig and septic put in.

Anyone have any knowledge on do’s and don’ts and what I should look out for?
Any thing is appreciated

In58men · 01-13-2018, 08:49 AM

Springfield is a shithole

**HemiEd** · 01-13-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by In58men

Springfield is a shithole

No, he is wanting to make a shithole!

**HemiEd** · 01-13-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

No, he is wanting to make a shithole!

Well, that is a deep subject. We have now been on both well and septic for the first time in our lives for the last 7 years.

We were on a shared well and it made our life miserable since the neighbor was the most narcissistic person in Missouri.

Last year we put in a new well, quite a process. We found a nice company out of Crane, that did a nice job and was very reasonable compared to some. They went 365 ft deep and we have great water now. PM me if you want their information.

Septic? We had it pumped out about 5 years ago and make sure we put Ridx or bakers yeast down the system once a month. No issues.

A couple of our neighbors have installed complete new systems, actually helped one put lateral runs in. Tanks were concrete but some are fiberglass. Don't know much more than that.

O.city · 01-13-2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Well, that is a deep subject. We have now been on both well and septic for the first time in our lives for the last 7 years.

We were on a shared well and it made our life miserable since the neighbor was the most narcissistic person in Missouri.

Last year we put in a new well, quite a process. We found a nice company out of Crane, that did a nice job and was very reasonable compared to some. They went 365 ft deep and we have great water now. PM me if you want their information.

Septic? We had it pumped out about 5 years ago and make sure we put Ridx or bakers yeast down the system once a month. No issues.

A couple of our neighbors have installed complete new systems, actually helped one put lateral runs in. Tanks were concrete but some are fiberglass. Don't know much more than that.

Thanks

I’ve been researching some guys here in town and I think our builder knows some guys as well so we’ll see what happens

**HemiEd** · 01-23-2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Well, that is a deep subject. We have now been on both well and septic for the first time in our lives for the last 7 years.

We were on a shared well and it made our life miserable since the neighbor was the most narcissistic person in Missouri.

Last year we put in a new well, quite a process. We found a nice company out of Crane, that did a nice job and was very reasonable compared to some. They went 365 ft deep and we have great water now. PM me if you want their information.

Septic? We had it pumped out about 5 years ago and make sure we put Ridx or bakers yeast down the system once a month. No issues.

A couple of our neighbors have installed complete new systems, actually helped one put lateral runs in. Tanks were concrete but some are fiberglass. Don't know much more than that.

Kind of ironic timing of this thread. With the snow melt and beautiful weekend, I decided it was time after five years to have our tank pumped.

I didn't know exactly where the lid was, but started digging. Much to my pleasant surprise, we have a concrete tank. I fully expected it to be like most other things down here and be disappointed with a plastic tank.

Had it pumped out yesterday and learned a lot. DO NOT USE RIDX OR BAKERS YEAST as I had been told. You want the solids to drop to the bottom instead of being broken down to run in your lateral fields that could plug them up.

I did a google search to confirm and it sure seems to be true.

cooper barrett · 01-23-2018, 07:54 AM

So what you're saying is that Rid Ex makes the "Scum" become so much more massive that it starts pumping scum to the laterals? That would be 3 foot of scum or does it emulsify into the liduids and go out that way?. Even if you do yearly inspections I don't think you would see that. Good info.

I never put any thing in mine when I has one, laundry, shower water was not put into septic ever. but it was just me and occasional guests for 7 years. Buyers had it checked and still didn't need service. Pays to shit at work or the bar.

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Kind of ironic timing of this thread. With the snow melt and beautiful weekend, I decided it was time after five years to have our tank pumped.

I didn't know exactly where the lid was, but started digging. Much to my pleasant surprise, we have a concrete tank. I fully expected it to be like most other things down here and be disappointed with a plastic tank.

Had it pumped out yesterday and learned a lot. DO NOT USE RIDX OR BAKERS YEAST as I had been told. You want the solids to drop to the bottom instead of being broken down to run in your lateral fields that could plug them up.

I did a google search to confirm and it sure seems to be true.

**MahiMike** · 01-13-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by In58men

Springfield is a shithole

You suck.

Springfield is nice man.

**HemiEd** · 01-13-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

You suck.

Springfield is nice man.

Septic=Shithole

O.city · 01-13-2018, 08:50 AM

Thanks

O.city · 01-13-2018, 09:02 AM

Is it worth having soil testing done on the land to determine what I’m getting into in regards of well and septic?

I’m thinking I can get both done for about 12k but if it’s a limestone quarry or some shit it could get into the 30s

**HemiEd** · 01-13-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Is it worth having soil testing done on the land to determine what I’m getting into in regards of well and septic?

I’m thinking I can get both done for about 12k but if it’s a limestone quarry or some shit it could get into the 30s

12k for both?

Heck, we had bids of 10k on our well by itself and ended up at 8k.

I think the septic is going to run more than 4, have heard significantly higher numbers around here since it is rock. Heck even in great soil in Kansas much higher than that.

O.city · 01-13-2018, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

12k for both?

Heck, we had bids of 10k on our well by itself and ended up at 8k.

I think the septic is going to run more than 4, have heard significantly higher numbers around here since it is rock. Heck even in great soil in Kansas much higher than that.

Just depends on the depth and what the soil is like, based on what I can tell.

**Renegade** · 01-13-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

So the wife and I are looking to get outside of Springfield with some land and build a home so the kids can get a little room to stretch their wings

First off, if anyone is looking for a home in northeast Springfield, let me know. We just listed our home.

Second, we’ve found about 15 acres we are gonna buy and I’ll have to get a well dig and septic put in.

Anyone have any knowledge on do’s and don’ts and what I should look out for?
Any thing is appreciated

I would be interested in what you find out. I am in a similar situation. We are looking at land south of Branson. Property had a well on it once, but it will need new. I looked at the well company from Crane. Best I can find quotes for it is about $100 per foot to dig the well, that is just to dig. I am budgeting $7500 for well and $6000 for septic.

Comanche · 01-13-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

So the wife and I are looking to get outside of Springfield with some land and build a home so the kids can get a little room to stretch their wings

First off, if anyone is looking for a home in northeast Springfield, let me know. We just listed our home.

Second, we’ve found about 15 acres we are gonna buy and I’ll have to get a well dig and septic put in.

Anyone have any knowledge on do’s and don’ts and what I should look out for?
Any thing is appreciated

1. Drill the well deep. 400 or so feet depending on what you can afford, anticipated usage and the topography. Shallow wells can work but typically the water is better in deeper wells and they are less likely to run dry during drought conditions.

2. Make sure the CASING is deep. Some contractors dig you a deep hole but put in a shallow casing. Again, go as deep as you can realistically afford.

3. Buy the pressure tank that DOESN'T have a bladder. IMO, there are less maintenance problems in the long run.

4. I don't know if Greene County requires a percolation test or not but imo, it might be good to get one anyway. This will tell you how well the soil will absorb your sewer drainage.

5. Get a good lateral line system installed. Your septic tank will only work as well as your drainage system. Keep a map of the lateral line layout. Many people don't have a clue where their lateral lines run.

6. Pump out your septic tank at least once every three years. More often depending on size of tank/usage. They tell you the "bugs" break down the waste which is true but only to a degree. A full septic tank can clog the lateral lines in your drainage field. It is expensive as hell to dig those up to clean them out. Don't put them near any living root systems.

7. Don't be cheap buying a well pump. Get a good powerful one. Make sure it is grounded from lighting damage.

8. You will love not having a water/sewer bill each month.

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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2504064	Well and septic system So the wife and I are looking to get outside of Springfield with some land and build a home so the kids can get a little room to stretch their wings First off, if anyone is looking for a home in northeast Springfield, let me know. We just listed our home. Second, we’ve found about 15 acres we are gonna buy and I’ll have to get a well dig and septic put in. Anyone have any knowledge on do’s and don’ts and what I should look out for? Any thing is appreciated
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2504064	Is it worth having soil testing done on the land to determine what I’m getting into in regards of well and septic? I’m thinking I can get both done for about 12k but if it’s a limestone quarry or some shit it could get into the 30s
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