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You want to be wary of those, but a good simple septic and drain field works great. Some systems are nightmares if they are in low lying wet areas or they have elevator pumps and extra tanks. Make sure the septic system has plenty of elevation to operate. Know where it is so you don't drive the backhoe over it. All in all, Muni water has issues as well-Toledo anyone? Septic has been a piece of cake for over 10 years as well. I don't try to remove its not an issue but it does stain glasses if you don't dry them quickly. My water does contain a lot of dissolved lime sediment. Also calcium and lime may be uneconomical to remove. Water filtering may be necessary for sediments. Toilets sweat in summer ( supply hot water mix is option) This may be slightly inefficient due to more water heat cost and often the use of propane for heat. Test periodically (every few years or more/less if it makes you happy) I haven't tested in over 10 years-probably should. Some cons: Water quality is your responsibility. Very reliable, almost zero maintenance with a modern system and good water source. Bottled water quality right out of the tap. Never worry about how much it will cost to water the grass or wash the car. Some pros: Un-metered, off the grid water supply. #1 for me is never worrying about a water bill. I have a good well source and good mechanical system. Gotta love some of the Houzz usernames like bubbly jock and wifemothergoddess, always makes me smile. A good design plan takes you on a great journey that avoids wasted purchase choices, and if you follow it closely, it helps to bring the project together in a less stressful and enjoyable way. Not to mention how good design will help you guys enjoy your beautiful home so much more. I am sure you will agree that a well designed interior or exterior can ,and does ,improve the perceived value of your home way beyond any design fees that you incur in the beginning. However, I really wish you could maybe chat to your hubby about how a skilled designer can bring enormous value to your project, so he might give consideration to a small percentage of your project cost going on design fees. You don't need to expand on the fee issues at all in my mind, she already knows the answer to that. Especially after your friend's referral and the meet and greet meting that the two of you had. of the solution down.I would write her a nice note wishing her well, and saying it was most unfortunate that the both of you never got to work together on your project due to her change in circumstances.
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In an article from the magazine National Driller Dec/ 2004, 典he Water Well Disinfection Manual for Michigan State advices using 1 gallon of White Distilled Vinegar in with each 100 gallons of chlorinated water. Too much chlorine can actually defeat the purpose. If you mix up a solution that is 200 ppm chlorine in water with a ph of 7.1, the ph will raise to 9, making the chlorine only 2% effective. When mixed in water with a ph of 9, the chlorine is only 2% effective. Chlorine is 100% effective when mixed in water with a ph of 5.5. The higher the ph the less effective the chlorine is. Verses Chlorine effectiveness An article from Ground Water Canada September 2003, ( Written in Wisconsin), goes into detail on how chlorine products, bleach included, raises the PH of the water. Sorry, I could not easily find my information but I did a web search and found this link: Manderson Well Drillingīelow is a quote from their disinfection page. Unfortunately, where we now live the well water has a high iron content so we're on city water. We had the best tasting water and didn't have to drink chemically treated water coming from lakes that have city sewers flowing into them. Then we used the well water in the house as normal. After 24 hours we ran water through a water hose to the ground continuously for several hours to dilute the chlorine. We then sprayed around the inside of the well with the chlorinated water coming out of the hose. We connected a short water hose to the spigot and ran water through it and back into the well casing until we could tell the water coming out of the hose had a noticeable amount of chlorine in it. Our well had a water spigot connected to the water outlet pipe just outside of the well casing. We poured the amount of Clorox recommended by the county's website into the well casing. We first closed the water intake to the water heater to prevent chlorine from getting in the heating tubes and fouling the heating tubes. We didn't have the access problem that you have. That's how our county's website said to do it. We shocked a shallow well at our last house using regular Chlorox from the grocery store.