Septic or Public Sewer?
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So, what's the question - which is *better* ("better" being an astoundingly common hook in questions on this site)?\n\nWell, feeling chatty, let me take a crack at it:\n\nSeptic\n\nPROS: If a public sewage system isn't available, at least you can still flush your toilet (truly, I can't think of a septic system PRO and I'm on a septic system, so I've given it a lot of thought.\n\nCONS: You have to pay (a lot, lot, lot) to have one built; you have to pay to have them maintained; if they're not maintained properly you will get the fantastic opportunity to build a new one, thereby making your septic construction expense twice its already-high cost; they can't be moved and sometimes they're in the way (toooo baaaaad!).\n\nPublic Sewer\n\nPROS: Hey, it's "free", right? - all you have to pay for is the hookup; usually, if a public sewer is available you'll also have access to city water, thereby forgoing the expense of putting in a well in addition to the septic system.\n\nCONS: They're not free - you *will* be paying higher taxes as public waterworks are very expensive to staff and maintain.
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There is a list of things that are classified as unsafe for an environment...  Having been poor for a while I have had to research some of these myself due to my living situations.\n\nBroken windows, glass, unsafe damages are always classified as immediately important.  If not fixed its grounds for a summons by the local code enforcement.  No water is clearly an unsafe situation.  They have a reasonable amount of time to fix it but they do have to start the repair immediately.\n\nPest infestations are not always a reason.  I have dealt with this one personally.  If there is an uncontrollable infestation that causes unhealthy standards of living then it can be deemed so by the code enforcement, otherwise a couple of pests does not mean any action "has" to be taken.  The sooner a landlord takes care of these problems though the better off.\n\nBest bet before going to court for unpaid rent, etc, is to make sure to pay the unpaid rent first and let the judge decide.  If the rent is not paid first the judge will not find in your favor. (if this is a court case)\n\nFirst step after paying up is to call your local code enforcement and ask him what is okay or what is not ok.  (or her)  Explain in detail the living situation and ask him if he/ she would be willing to prepare a notice staying which statutes clearly state this is against the codes.\n\nRemember code enforcement and local gov't offices, including but not limited to the police department, are owned by us.  Our taxes pay for them so use them to your full ability don't feel like a burden.\n\nGood luck!
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I would say the health department could handle that for you. Also, I would call the BBB and make sure they know how bad a landlord he is.
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yes they have to supply a portable toilet\nyou could contact the building department and or code enforcement
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Both are terrible, but I think worse is the one who really takes time to pretend instead of using that time to actually wash away germs & bacteria.\n\nLord knows that this is a hot topic for me after ten years in a hospital setting.\n\nHave a good day, Dragon.  ♥
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Talk to the health department in your area. Different areas have different rules. in the city you would need a license. in the county you can probably do your own without being licensed or bonded. But they will want to inspect the job. I do this kind of work. PS I almost forgot . Call digsafe to check for under ground utilities.
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Talk to the post office about a mailing address. Talk to the power company (probably an elec coop) about cost for electric service (they usually run a certain amount of line free and you pay for the rest), get some quotes on a septic system from contractors who install such systems. They will run the perk test as a part of the cost. The septic system will probably cost $2,000 to $6,000. The water line you will probably have to run from the road yourself. \n\nA lot of times you can get rough estimates over the phone from good contractors.
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It isn't uncommon to have to pay the sewer and water bills.  Typically many of the places I have rented paid for sewer/water, but it is much easier for the landlord to have you pay for it, especially if he has the plumming set up to be ran and metered for each individual apartment.  You landlord may be a pain, but don't think it has anything to do with him making you pay for your water usage.
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Garbage is generally handled at the local level, either by the city or the county. They contract the work out to companies and determine where landfills are to be placed.
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The water is probably ruined.  I would throw it out and get fresh water.
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If you can remove yourself from the premises. Videotape documentation may help you achieve a desirable outcome. You may choose to act now by contacting your county health dept. in which case the property will be declared unfit for human habitation you will be removed at the owner's expense . the owner will in turn have to pass an inspection in order to rent/lease the property in the future. If you are unable to move , or don't wish legal action, roto rooter or any capable sewer service may assist you in freeing the obstruction from your sewer lines.
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Take the property address and got the county recorder's office to do the research.  You should be able to find out there if it is in fact private property.  Just because something is open to the public doesn't make it public property.  Besides, trying to gather signatures on at a cemetery were people have come to grieve and bury their dead is rude and disrespectful.
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Partner think about it. If I caught you weeing in the street and told you to clean it with your tongue you'd say no. Then I'd have to insist, then you'd get mad, then we'd fight, then you'd probably go to jail. All for what? A bit of tinkle? A fine is easier on everyone.....The money goes to whatever municipalities general fund to pay the street cleaners and garbage men who do get to clean up your wee.
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Copperas Cove. It's alot cleaner than Killeen and the rents a little better. It's also got a back gate to post so you can avoid the major traffic headache going to P.T. or work call.
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Depends on your location. Septic tanks, sewer ponds, composting toilets or even outhouses. The problem is, each method is crappy.
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Call your city sanitary waste department.  They usually have a place you can take hazardous materials....
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County Health nurse or if you need to, an emergency room. They can't refuse you unless they are a private medical facility.