About to put an offer on a house...a question for the board:

The house is on a septic system and well. I’ve never owned a home with either. What are the proper questions to ask and what are annual maintenance items to consider? Thanks!

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Insist on a full septic inspection and water quality test - fontoknow 2018-12-13 11:00:27
before that really bad storm approaches - ksqdomer 2018-12-13 10:10:08
Any chance the well is shared with any neighbors? - epmnet37 2018-12-13 09:46:40
Thank you everyone! A lot of great stuff. Much appreciated! * - four pillars 2018-12-13 08:37:42
All good thoughts below - elcortez01 2018-12-13 08:07:01
I've owned a home with well/septic for 17 years - irish boiler96 2018-12-13 07:51:40
You should call me....the double wide has a septic and well - irishguard78 2018-12-13 06:55:32
A new well pump installed will run about 2-3 grand - gozer 2018-12-12 23:29:34
- You were gouged. They charge 400-500 here for a four inch p - Jeash 2018-12-13 08:52:49
  - Probably paid that much in drive time for the guys - gozer 2018-12-13 10:34:12
The well will require periodic emergency maintenance. - Jeash 2018-12-12 23:22:30
Be prepared to pretreat your brewing water - TAR 2018-12-12 23:05:36
- Huh...I never did. Maybe that’s why my beers tasted crummy - irishguard78 2018-12-13 06:57:03
  - I assumed he was buying in IL. - TAR 2018-12-14 23:58:00
Tell them you want it emptied - bigjinx74 2018-12-12 22:46:05
- Good stuff thanks. Sellers already agreed to empty septic. - four pillars 2018-12-12 22:55:20
Some thoughts, but not an exhaustive list. - Porpoiseboy 2018-12-12 22:45:06
- Incredible! Thank you. * - four pillars 2018-12-12 22:55:54
  - You were smart to come here, too. - Porpoiseboy 2018-12-12 23:00:17
    - Looks like some already did. - URwhatUR 2018-12-13 00:02:47
      - What do you think he swims in? * - Shifty 2018-12-13 10:44:56
      - Septic Expert Cetacean to the RHG ~ * - Jess 2018-12-13 08:49:34