Kadin Goldberg wrote:Thanks everyone.
I have since learned that there is a 55 gallon septic that some people are installing but after talking with the environmental health department it seems like this may not be legit.
I was told that you CAN install a 42+ gallon tank for dishwater if you are composting BUT As per the grey water rules you have to have enough space in your septic to handle grey water if it can’t be reused (as per the state). So, the rules are sort of contradictory. I was then told that a 1000 gallon septic is the smallest possible when I asked to clarify. Ah well.
Just thought I’d share if anyone was wondering.
I am a fan of the Permaculture system but I am also looking for a cheap option. I just bought land in Cochise County won't be moving out there from PA until late June; but I am planning ahead. I have been working closely with the zoning officer, but he said he knew they recently changed the 55 gallon drum option but didn't know the new ordinance they replaced it with. I have been searching tirelessly into the wee small hours of the night trying to find things on the county website and state website about it but have come up with bunk. Do you happen to know the link for the info you got this from?
Thanks, Jynxie
