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CaptT820 · 03-09-2017, 09:19 AM

As far as I know there is only one conventional well on any of the islands in the entire lake (according to DES web data that I obtained) and it is on Rattlesnake Island. I understand the convenience of wanting "well water" over lake water, but the cost would be between $7-10K (again depending on depth, fracability, and other factors) to construct an island well situation. A mainland well averages $5K to install depending on subsurface conditions. You can create a lakewater system where you can use the water year round (provided the waterline is at least 4-feet below grade and insulated at the house) for around $2-3K for a nice system (carbon filter, UV, etc.) Cost is always dependent on how fancy you want to get and how much you pay for labor of course.

We got our septic plan designed last year for future use and the plan alone was close to $3K. Installation for our 2bed 2 bath system was estimated at $20-$25K. Your cost will be completely dependent on size of house and bathrooms, just like any other septic design as well as accessibility of equipment to your leach field, septic tank installation area from shore.

We just have a privy for now, which works fine until we rehab the existing camp that had no plumbing and no currently working electricity.

03-09-2017, 09:19 AM	#12
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Septic Cost & Well As far as I know there is only one conventional well on any of the islands in the entire lake (according to DES web data that I obtained) and it is on Rattlesnake Island. I understand the convenience of wanting "well water" over lake water, but the cost would be between $7-10K (again depending on depth, fracability, and other factors) to construct an island well situation. A mainland well averages $5K to install depending on subsurface conditions. You can create a lakewater system where you can use the water year round (provided the waterline is at least 4-feet below grade and insulated at the house) for around $2-3K for a nice system (carbon filter, UV, etc.) Cost is always dependent on how fancy you want to get and how much you pay for labor of course. We got our septic plan designed last year for future use and the plan alone was close to $3K. Installation for our 2bed 2 bath system was estimated at $20-$25K. Your cost will be completely dependent on size of house and bathrooms, just like any other septic design as well as accessibility of equipment to your leach field, septic tank installation area from shore. We just have a privy for now, which works fine until we rehab the existing camp that had no plumbing and no currently working electricity.