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Irish Beach Septic SystemsThe size of a home in Irish Beach, in terms of the number of bedrooms allowed, is determined by the Environmental Health Department of Mendocino County. The number of bedrooms is limited by the results of a percolation test that is required for all properties. The results of a “perk” test have a finite lifetime, and test results older than five years are no longer valid. However, once a septic permit has been issued, it can be kept valid by paying a renewal fee to the County of Mendocino every two years. The type of septic system that is allowed depends on the results of the perk test, space available on the lot, distance from any French drain, and other factors. When buying a vacant lot, one must be aware of the limitations on the size of home that can be built, along with the type and cost of the septic system required. The traditional system involving a settling tank and a leach field can cost in the neighborhood of $6,000, while more modern systems, that are essentially small waste-water treatment plants, can cost as much as $25,000. These systems produce water clean enough to be used for drip or subsurface irrigation, and they require only slightly more space than the typical septic tank. Additional information about septic systems can be obtained from
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