Re:"Americans sense that something is wrong with the places ...
by anamax on Thursday December 16, 2010 @02:42PM
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> In fact, per capita, a septic system is one of the most wasteful kinds of systems for handling sewage. Think of the land that a septic system needs.
Yes, think of the land, specifically the marginal cost of using said land for a septic system.
A septic system in the country can easily cost less than the comparable amount of NYC's sewer system.
"Many low density towns get away without a sewer system, houses can use a septic system instead."
A septic system still uses resources. In fact, per capita, a septic system is one of the most wasteful kinds of systems for handling sewage. Think of the land that a septic system needs.