> In fact, per capita, a septic system is one of the most wasteful kinds of systems for handling sewage. Think of the land that a septic system needs. Yes, thi

> In fact, per capita, a septic system is one of the most wasteful kinds of systems for handling sewage. Think of the land that a septic system needs. Yes, think of the land, specifically the marginal cost of using said land for a septic system. A septic system in the country can easily cost less than the comparable amount of NYC's sewer system.