another water issue

Really, life is all about water, isn't it?

The alarm on my septic system went off last night. Repair guy was just here: a new motor is needed. I could get the same (outdated) model for $545, or upgrade to the new model for $675. I'm going for the upgrade. If there's one system to keep running at all costs ...

To recap:

• For approx. $5,000 I had city water installed. I am delighted with the water pressure and have learned not to take showers - or dishwashing - for granted.
• After removing a mud-soaked carpet remnant and moving the stereo to higher ground, I paid $3,000 to have Woods Basement Systems install a system to keep the basement dry. The system has withstood the autumn floods - there is no water in the basement - and I am actually rearranging it into a livable area. The dehumidifier never runs.
• The condensate pump on the air conditioner never runs, either, but that's because I unplugged it. We had an extraordinarily mild summer, so not much air conditioner action, and I'm dumping water by hand.
• Roofers left a lot of sediment in the gutters, which wasn't getting flushed out. I removed the gutter guards and let the rain do its stuff. Just this weekend I re-installed the gutter guards to keep the water running smoothly.

So now, the septic motor, to process and purify the waste water. I need a quote from Lord Peter about the importance of the parish pump: pumping water seems to be the main issue of this house.

Comments

[Nicole]

Water in the tub, sink or bowl = MEGA good.

Pretty much anywhere else (except a pool, fountain or glass) = Not so much.