Publicly-owned wastewater systems face large infrastructure expenses, and there are several established sources of financing designed for these types of systems. On the other hand, there have traditionally been very limited funding options designed for a homeowner who is not connected to public wastewater. Thousands of Georgia homeowners fit this scenario, where they have private onsite wastewater systems called septic tanks. In the 15-county Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District alone, it is estimated that there are more than 450,000 of these septic systems. When these systems need repair or replacement the cost can vary widely but is usually in the range of several thousand dollars, and in some instances, costs can get up to $20,000. This post highlights a few financing programs tailored specifically to septic tank repair, click to read more.
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