Peacock Hill Septic Systems:
Individual systems and Shared services
All homes have some form of wastewater treatment - bathroom, laundry, kitchen, etc. wastewater flows to either the homeowners own septic system or to the system provided by the PHSC. A conventional homeowner system is shown in the illustration below. A main line feeds wastewater to a tank which over time flows to a distribution box and finally to a drain field where the effulent is absorbed back into the soil.
Individual systems and Shared services
All homes have some form of wastewater treatment - bathroom, laundry, kitchen, etc. wastewater flows to either the homeowners own septic system or to the system provided by the PHSC. A conventional homeowner system is shown in the illustration below. A main line feeds wastewater to a tank which over time flows to a distribution box and finally to a drain field where the effulent is absorbed back into the soil.
If you are one of the of the homeowners with “SU” on your water bill then you are paying a Sewer Usage fee. This fee is for the use of one of several drain fields scattered around Peacock Hill. These drain fields are on property owned by the Peacock Hill Community Association and maintained by the association (mowing) and the Peacock Hill Service Company (maintenance and repairs). The largest two drain fields are at the intersection of Peacock Dr and Turkey Ridge Rd, and at the end of Big Oak Road. Note that each home still has its own septic tank. The illustration below illustrates this arrangement called a "cluster septic system" by the EPA.
When homes were built at the beginning of Turkey Ridge Rd and along Big Oak the local health department determined that the property could not accommodate a drain field. About 40 Peacock Hill homeowners pay the sewer fees. While the Peacock Hill Service Company is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the community drain fields, homeownersare responsible for the septic tank on their property.
What’s the #1 cause of septic system failure? Ignoring your system ! It is one of the household functions you use every day, but most septic systems are ignored ! Cleaning privately owned tanks is essential to drain field health. In 2005, repairs of the drain field on the corner of Turkey Ridge Road and Shady Lane cost the company almost $8000. According to the department of health inspector who helped diagnose the problem at that time, the primary cause of the drain field leak was failure on the part of homeowners to clean their septic tanks every 5 years.
What’s the #1 cause of septic system failure? Ignoring your system ! It is one of the household functions you use every day, but most septic systems are ignored ! Cleaning privately owned tanks is essential to drain field health. In 2005, repairs of the drain field on the corner of Turkey Ridge Road and Shady Lane cost the company almost $8000. According to the department of health inspector who helped diagnose the problem at that time, the primary cause of the drain field leak was failure on the part of homeowners to clean their septic tanks every 5 years.
June 2022 Big Oak Septic System Inspection Project
A project began June 2022 for Big Oak homeowners to revitalize the PHSC septic drain field system they use to ensure its proper performance for the coming years. These homes use a "Cluster Septic System" as described and illustrated earlier on this page sharing a drain field that is maintained by PHSC.
A project began June 2022 for Big Oak homeowners to revitalize the PHSC septic drain field system they use to ensure its proper performance for the coming years. These homes use a "Cluster Septic System" as described and illustrated earlier on this page sharing a drain field that is maintained by PHSC.
Questions? If you question whether you have a septic tank and/or its location please contact a local septic cleaning company such as Cavalier Septic, Roto Rooter or Speedy Rooter. In addition, the local health department should have a copy of your septic permit. It may not be 100% accurate but it will provide some information. Call the phone number 434- 72-6259. Also, the following links provide guidelines for requesting septic system information.