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Cesspool to Septic rules in NJ
Hi all! I just bought a property in New Jersey and it was a bank-owned foreclosure. I was aware that there was a cesspool rather than a septic system at this prior to purchase. That's part of the reason that the price was so good. We're going to have a surveyor and an engineer draw up plans for the septic system but I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried to install it themselves? Apparently this is legal but I'd like to confirm it.
Anyone know of any resources regarding the laws for septic systems in New Jersey as well as information about installing it yourself?
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In NJ health department is in charge of septics. Depending on county they may have records going back 20 years it you reach out to them. As far as doing them yourself, you need an engineer to draw the plans up. I believe that you are allowed to but it is not something that most homeowners are capable of doing themselves. Ex: moving a 2000 gallon septic tank and excavating the hole.