River Park Ranch Utility Information
Resident Selected Utilities
River Park Ranch Electricty
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River Park Ranch & Residential Well Water
Many rural communities do not have city water service, a Municipal Utility District or even a small water company to provide each home with water. Instead each home has their own water well.River Park Ranch & Septic Systems
Many homes in the area rely on septic systems to process their waste water. A septic system requires minimal maintenance by the homeowner and also an annual maintenance contract with a licensed septic system professional.
Newer homes have an aerobic septic system that uses sprinklers to disburse the processed water. Septic spray heads can easily be identified by their purple color.
Homeowners that have septic systems will need to use caution about washing harsh chemicals down the drain, as this will kill the bacteria the system relies on to digest waste materials. While many homes with septic tanks will still have a kitchen sink disposal, it is best to avoid flushing excess amounts of food or coffee grounds down the drain. In the bathroom, feminine hygine products, dental floss, paper towels, and diapers all need to go in the trash rather than into the septic system.
While maintaining a septic system and monitoring what goes into it may seem like a hassle, homeowners that have a septic system typically do not have to pay a MUD (Municipal Utility District) tax and can claim a lower annual tax rate as a good incentive to homebuyers.
For more general information regarding septic systems and their maintenance, follow this link: http://www.epa.gov/owm/septic/pubs/homeowner_guide_long.pdf
