Hi Ebb,

Very good question. Life is not over for the property. First, there are always alternative choices for septic systems. My first chose would be to inquire about the recent perc test. Did they search the entire property for a exceptable site? Can you appeal the results? What time of the year was the perc test taken, certain times of the year the water level is lower than others. If these first steps fail then I would consider an alternative or what some people call modied septic systems. They are not all expensive some are moderatley priced it depends on the perc letter requiremnents. Good Luck

This is a question that is hard to answer without more of the details!!! Many options might exist depending on the layout of the lot the typography, the soils, when was the lot last perc tested, which county is it in, was it perced for conventional system, sandmound? Who was the engineer and have they looked into other options?

Basically as it stands a lot that does not have an appoved perc is not eligable to build a house on. You certainly can use the land for any other legal purposes you might choose. Most land like this is used for recreation or agriculture! What is the zoning of the lot and what county is it located in? Maybe I can help you with a bit more information!

Just because a lot does not pass a conventional perc test, does not mean it is not developable w/o city sewer service. Check with your county concerning approvability of alternate drainfield systems. It might be a bit more expensive or qualify for fewer bdrms than a conventional system, but it may expand your options. You could also find an available neighboring lot that percs, have the 2 lots legally combined, then use the spot on the 2nd lot for your septic system.

Keep horses? Put up a storage building? Hunt? Over time, perhaps municipal water and sewer will be available, so if you're looking to buy and hold it might make sense. They're not making any more dirt, after all. =)