Septic and cesspool engineering

[zzz]

Aloha! We are Atlas Engineering, LLC, and please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about any civil engineering issues in Puna. The interpretation of the rules and regulations regarding septic systems and cesspools have evolved since many of the previous postings, so please feel free to contact us if you need clarification. Mahalo.

[VancouverIslander]

I've used Atlas and they were great to work with.

[fruitbat]

I was actually wondering about this issue. I have a lot in Orchidland that I am finally getting ready to build on. Years ago, there was talk about passing a law making it so all new houses have to have a septic tank instead of a cesspool. Houses that were already built with cesspools wouldn't be required to change, but new houses would have to have septic tanks. Did this law ever pass? If I start building my house, will I need a septic tank? I want to have everything all legal and permitted so I can get electric service to my place.

[mailes]

What does it cost to have a septic system installed in tiki gardens or hawaiian beaches?

[VancouverIslander]

Cesspools are still permissible in most areas of the Island AFAIK. Our system cost around 2300 plus engineering costs (400 or so, I'd have to look it up, I might have it mixed up with the cost of the architects stamp)

[mailes]

Thx Van! But on under an acre, a septic tank is required so I was wondering what the costs is for that system. I hear it's alot more than a cesspool.

[mailes]

I have "The Official Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages" phone book.

On page 352 under the Heading "Septic tanks & systems-contractors & dealers" I've called 4 of them and all had voice mail and none have returned my call.

My be a busy time for **** system installations.

[KeaauRich]

Mailes,

When we had ours done, I left messages on about 10 contractors voicemails and *none* ever returned my call. We used Jay Walker, who not only answered his phone every time I called him, but was prompt and did a great job. I have 2 numbers for him, but I forget which one was the better one: 938-6844 or 965-8889.

[mailes]

Awesome! I'll call him now. Finally got one call back, looks like around $6,000 PLUS engineering.

eta: Which is NUTS!

[Amock]

I am new to this forum,I was wondering how hard is a cesspool is to maintain in an area like fern acres , which is where I am looking to buy.