Monthly Expenses For Septic Tank

[Branden Kline]

Hey everyone! I'm currently looking at a deal that has a septic system attached. I'm looking over the financial aspects of the deal and just doing my due diligence. I'm asking if anybody knows the opportune costs for a septic tank? (electricity used to power it up, etc.) The property has city water and a septic tank. I was able to figure out the monthly expense for the water but I have no idea what the costs for the septic tank are. I know this is a very weird but I just thought I'd give a post a try! Thanks again, and if anyone knows what the monthly expenses would be related to the septic system feel free to let me know! Thank you everyone!

[Scott Carre]

There are a few different types of septic systems so maintenance costs might be different depending on your setup. Pump out every 3 years, around me its about $210. Just replaced a pump and float on a property and it ran me $550. Had to replace a drain field about 3 years ago at a different property that was about $2500.