Workshop on Property Transfer Inspections for Septic System
The Fourteen Mile Creek Watershed Improvement Project hosted an informational meeting on Thursday, June 2, 2022, focusing on the importance of having septic system inspections as a part the property transfer process. The meeting was held at the Clark County 4-H Center from 9:30 am to noon. Kyle Nix, Vice-President of the Indiana Onsite Wastewater Professionals Association was the featured speaker.
The meeting targeted “new” home owners who, in the excitement of a first time home purchase, are unaware of the waste treatment system they are also purchasing. Lenders regularly require a home inspection before finalizing home loans but these rarely include an inspection of the septic system by a qualified professional. The purpose of this meeting was to make the various parties involved in property transfers aware of the importance of septic inspections at the point of sales to avoid unforeseen expenses for the new home owner.
The cost to replace or repair a home’s septic system varies depending on the home size and type of system being installed or repaired. Repairing a septic tank can cost upwards of $3,000 but replacing a faulty or damaged tank can carry a price tag of $1,500 to $2,000 for the tank plus the cost of removing the old tank for well over $5,000. If a new drain or leach field is needed, the cost could be as much as $10,000 - $15,000; and that doesn’t include soil testing, system design, any necessary land or landscape clearing and final inspection fees.
The Watershed Improvement Project sponsored this project in hopes to improve water quality throughout the region. Realtors, builders, lenders, installers and individual home buyers were invited to attend this informational meeting.
The meeting targeted “new” home owners who, in the excitement of a first time home purchase, are unaware of the waste treatment system they are also purchasing. Lenders regularly require a home inspection before finalizing home loans but these rarely include an inspection of the septic system by a qualified professional. The purpose of this meeting was to make the various parties involved in property transfers aware of the importance of septic inspections at the point of sales to avoid unforeseen expenses for the new home owner.
The cost to replace or repair a home’s septic system varies depending on the home size and type of system being installed or repaired. Repairing a septic tank can cost upwards of $3,000 but replacing a faulty or damaged tank can carry a price tag of $1,500 to $2,000 for the tank plus the cost of removing the old tank for well over $5,000. If a new drain or leach field is needed, the cost could be as much as $10,000 - $15,000; and that doesn’t include soil testing, system design, any necessary land or landscape clearing and final inspection fees.
The Watershed Improvement Project sponsored this project in hopes to improve water quality throughout the region. Realtors, builders, lenders, installers and individual home buyers were invited to attend this informational meeting.
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Public Meeting
A public meeting was held December 4, 2014, at the Clark County 4H Fairgrounds, Community Building, 9608 Hwy. 62, Charlestown, IN, for concerned citizens in the Fourteen Mile Creek/Goose Creek watersheds to provide input into the development of the Fourteen Mile Creek/Goose Creek-OH River watersheds' management plan. Participants enjoyed a hot breakfast while being updated on the purpose and status of the watershed management plan. Concerns about the water quality of the watersheds were listened to and discussed.
2014 4H Rain Barrel Painting Contest
Clark County 4H Fair, July 11-18, 2014
Barrels painted by Clark County 4H clubs were judged on Wednesday evening, July 16th. Winner of $100 and first place was the Kids Can Do 4H Club. Second place and $50 went to the Golden Falcons 4H Club. Representatives from each club were present at the judging to answer questions from the judges that tested their knowledge of how rain barrels help save our water resources. Mac Spainhour, candidate for Clark County Sheriff, sponsored the awards given. Mac is pictured with the winning clubs below.
Stream Sweeps
A stream sweep in the Goose Creek watershed was held Saturday, August 9, 2014, on Lacassange Creek near the intersection of Allison Lane and Middle Road, Jeffersonville. Youth members and the Youth Minister of First Christian Church, Jeffersonville, participated in the sweep (see picture below).
SepticSmart Week Celebration
Celebrated annually in September. Do your part, be Septic Smart! Visit our Septic page to learn more!
Nutrient Management and Pond Management Workshop
October 28, 2015 - Workshop took place on a working livestock farm in Nabb, IN. Sessions included nutrient management, tour of installed conservation practices on the farm, and fertilizer application regulations. PARP credits were offered. Click here for the workshop brochure and more details.
A public meeting was held December 4, 2014, at the Clark County 4H Fairgrounds, Community Building, 9608 Hwy. 62, Charlestown, IN, for concerned citizens in the Fourteen Mile Creek/Goose Creek watersheds to provide input into the development of the Fourteen Mile Creek/Goose Creek-OH River watersheds' management plan. Participants enjoyed a hot breakfast while being updated on the purpose and status of the watershed management plan. Concerns about the water quality of the watersheds were listened to and discussed.
2014 4H Rain Barrel Painting Contest
Clark County 4H Fair, July 11-18, 2014
Barrels painted by Clark County 4H clubs were judged on Wednesday evening, July 16th. Winner of $100 and first place was the Kids Can Do 4H Club. Second place and $50 went to the Golden Falcons 4H Club. Representatives from each club were present at the judging to answer questions from the judges that tested their knowledge of how rain barrels help save our water resources. Mac Spainhour, candidate for Clark County Sheriff, sponsored the awards given. Mac is pictured with the winning clubs below.
Stream Sweeps
A stream sweep in the Goose Creek watershed was held Saturday, August 9, 2014, on Lacassange Creek near the intersection of Allison Lane and Middle Road, Jeffersonville. Youth members and the Youth Minister of First Christian Church, Jeffersonville, participated in the sweep (see picture below).
SepticSmart Week Celebration
Celebrated annually in September. Do your part, be Septic Smart! Visit our Septic page to learn more!
Nutrient Management and Pond Management Workshop
October 28, 2015 - Workshop took place on a working livestock farm in Nabb, IN. Sessions included nutrient management, tour of installed conservation practices on the farm, and fertilizer application regulations. PARP credits were offered. Click here for the workshop brochure and more details.