Ravalli County Commissioners have been discussing the feasibility of a new septage system project that would better accommodate the area's rising population, but may cost too much to be sustainable.

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But the new systems can cost as much as $20,000. A conventional septic system costs around $4,000 to $6,000. So some are concerned that going green might cost too much.

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Avoid pumping the tank immediately: Pumping a flooded septic tank too soon can cause it to float out of the ground. Disinfect affected areas: If sewage has backed up into your home, clean and ...

Septic tank: Just the tank proper (not the whole system) into which wastewater drains. Sizes vary, but according to Angi, a typical tank for a home is about 5 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 6 feet tall.

Solids like these can cause clogs in your septic system. Don’t discharge a sump pump into your waste line. Excess water can slow or stop drainfield processes. Don’t ignore leaks inside the house.

Yet, at the same time, the Florida Department of Health permits about 800 new septic systems a year, Barker said. "So we're currently losing ground," Barker told county commissioners.

A cold winter with late-season snow is a one-two punch on septic systems. “The snow actually insulants the frost and keeps it in the ground, so it’s going to be here awhile,” Valento said.

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