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Alternatives to septic system? (self.offgrid)

submitted 1 year ago by inmoderation to c/offgrid

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I'm purchasing a property which will not perc for a conventional septic system. There are alternative septic systems that are possible, but also I'm wondering, what about an alternative system altogether? Does anyone have experience with handling greywater and waste separately (say composting for waste) in a home with several members?

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[–] inmoderation 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, a composting system may not be allowed by the county. Unfortunately it seems fairly rare in the US for these systems to be permitted, and my county defers to the state on this. I'll need to do more research there.