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Smithtown has been talking about sewers a lot. Supposedly got a small budget from the state that covers 1/3 of the cost. I doubt they’ll get it within the newest 20 years. But it looks like it’ll go in the business districts near the two train stations first. So maybe you want to be around that area if you want to be first in line.
I wouldn't call it a deal breaker but for me (and most others) my preference would be sewers. It's just one less thing you have to think about as a homeowner.
Once we saw how common cesspools were, we realized we shouldn't use that as a deciding factor.
First house, Saint James (next to Smithtown) and inspection showed no problems. Two months in, we were getting backups into the house. Due to a variety of factors, we opted to fill in the old cesspool (original to 1950), dig out a new one in the sideyard, and it was about $5000 all told. Used A-1 in Bayshore, they were great. In the next 10 years we were there, we had no issues.
So even in the worst-case scenario, it's still not as big hardship as say, a new roof.
Whats wrong with ceesspools?
There's probably more homes in the US on cesspools than sewers.
Nothing to be scared of.
Do potential property homework and find out when where and how about the cesspool.
Post '65 is most likely cast so that's great.
Before that is hit or miss and most likely block which could have issues.
Just get the full skinny before you buy.
It's more of my inexperience with them combined with the horror stories I've heard that give me pause. An extra thing to deal with added to the maintenance list and it's a big ol' tank of poopy. I'll do more research.
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Originally Posted by loveithateit
Smithtown has been talking about sewers a lot. Supposedly got a small budget from the state that covers 1/3 of the cost. I doubt they’ll get it within the newest 20 years. But it looks like it’ll go in the business districts near the two train stations first. So maybe you want to be around that area if you want to be first in line.
As long as it’s not original block construction from the 50’s it’s not a big deal. Consider that you won’t have monthly sewer costs which balance out the cost of pumping.
Nothing wrong w/ a cesspool. Just make sure its up to par.
One of the disadvantages is having them pumped out
on a good hot sunny afternoon. The disadvantage would be
for your neighbor downwind having a large family cookout.
A good way to get even if you think about it. Been there
done that. Man they can get ripe.
While Commack and Smithtown have cesspools, there is an area in Kings Park which has sewers. I came from Nassau county to kings park 9 years ago. I was hesitant about cesspools. We added a new cesspool about 8 years ago and have had no issues. Our old were precast so we still have the older ones as well. If they are block, you need to be careful as they can cave in. As I said, there is an area in kings park which has sewers. It’s charter oaks area which is the more north area of kings park. As for other areas of Suffolk, I’m not really sure where there are sewers aside from the south shore such as lindenhurst. Hope that helps.
As long as it’s not original block construction from the 50’s it’s not a big deal. Consider that you won’t have monthly sewer costs which balance out the cost of pumping.
Exactly! 24 years in my home, zero issues. I did install a drywell for our washing machine which helps tremendously.
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