As cities and towns continue to grow and infrastructure improves, many homes and businesses are now able to access public sewer systems, which did not exist when the home or commercial building was originally built. As a result, these homes and businesses, which have existing septic systems, now have the option to do a septic to sewer conversion. While the cost of these conversions is not necessarily inexpensive in the short term, they are often cost effective in the long run, as the cost to of ongoing septic system inspections and septic tank pumping is eliminated.
A qualified and professional sewer and septic contractor, who is a licensed in the jurisdiction the work is to be performed in, will be able to assist in determining if a septic to sewer connection is the right choice by performing a detailed cost / benefit analysis. In some cases it may be better to leave the home or business on the existing septic system, especially if there are very high “tap fees” associated with making the conversion. In some areas, “tap fees” are accessed to help pay for the new sewer line, but the sewer contractor will be able to assist in determining if there are any “tap fees”.
If the project moves forward, the sewer and septic contractor selected will be able to economically perform all work related to the project including all necessary permits, coordination with the jurisdiction, installation of the sewer line, restoration of all disturbed areas and all necessary inspections. In addition, they will work with the jurisdiction on the abandonment of the existing septic system as well, which will be required once the tie is made.
