Most people, if given a choice, would prefer to change from their septic sewer to city sewer line. People tend to prefer a city sewer system because major problems become the responsibility of the controlling municipality. Anyone who has ever experienced a septic system backup on their property can appreciate what a benefit off-site wastewater treatment can be.
- Public systems are well contained and monitored. This means the quality of our drinking water is preserved. Septic tanks can seep and pollute drinking water.
- Keeping and maintaining a sewer system falls on the homeowner’s responsibilities and can be quite costly. When homeowners don’t take care of their septic system, they can have a very large and expensive nuisance to deal with.
- When wastewater is not properly treated it can contaminate surface and groundwater and threaten public health.
- Another benefit of city hookup; your property value will automatically increase. Most people don’t want to purchase property without the city hookup already in place.
- In most areas, even if you have a septic tank, if public lines run adjacent to your property, you still have to pay the public sewer charge every month.
Contact your local septic system professional if you are considering changing from your septic system and hooking up with your city’s sewer system. A sewer conversion is not a job you should attempt on your own. This is not a weekend project you can do by yourself.
You will have much comfort in knowing you are no longer responsible for taking care of the beast in your back yard. These trained professionals will help you every step of the way.
