A question about septic systems/holding tanks

[Collin Hays]

There is a property near Red River NM that I have looked at.  There's a lot to like about the property, but it doesn't have a septic field.  It's a tank, and you have to have it emptied.  That sounds incredibly disgusting and undesirable.  However, just how unusual and off-putting is a situation such as this?  Anyone else deal with this?  Should it be a deal breaker?

[Dan H.]

Quote from @Collin Hays:

There is a property near Red River NM that I have looked at.  There's a lot to like about the property, but it doesn't have a septic field.  It's a tank, and you have to have it emptied.  That sounds incredibly disgusting and undesirable.  However, just how unusual and off-putting is a situation such as this?  Anyone else deal with this?  Should it be a deal breaker?

I would first determine why there is no leach field.    Can a AEROBIC TREATMENT UNITS (ATU) be used to leach cleaner water.   ATUs can be used in septics with poor leaching.    They have higher installation and maintenance costs than tradition septic, but likely will be less expensive than pumping the tank every me it gets close to full.

 Find out what the options are before rejecting the property.   If an ATU. is a viable solution,  you could End up with a. Good purchase because you were able to address a problem that sent other potential buyers running.

good luck