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June 4, 2006

Electrical, Water, and Waste Water Progress

Lots of progress was made this week on the electrical wiring, the main water line from the street and septic discharge field.

Most of the power outlets, light switches, ceiling lighting cans, and the main distribution panel are now in place. Here's some pictures:

Here's a picture of the trench dug for the main water line:

Not being a septic expert, Meg, Scott, and I visited the famous How Stuff Works site and got a septic system education. After the water leaves the tanks having been processed in the tanks it heads to the drain fields. Here how it looks after the initial digging is done by the tractors:

As the How This Works article indicates:

You may have heard the expression, "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." Actually, it's the drain field, and the grass really is greener -- it takes advantage of the moisture and nutrients in the drain field.

Posted by Jim at June 4, 2006 8:49 AM

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Lots of progress was made this week on the electrical wiring, the main water line from the street and septic discharge field. Most of the power outlets, light switches, ceiling lighting cans, and the main distribution panel are now in place. Here's some pictures: Here's a picture of the trench dug for the main water line: Not being a septic expert, Meg, Scott, and I visited the famous How Stuff Works site and got a septic system education. After the water leaves the tanks having been processed in the tanks it heads to the drain fields. Here how it looks after the initial digging is done by the tractors: As the How This Works article indicates:

You may have heard the expression, "The grass is always greener over the septic tank." Actually, it's the drain field, and the grass really is greener -- it takes advantage of the moisture and nutrients in the drain field.

Looks like the makings of a great football field or grass tennis court!