[greglepore]

Have both septic and well. My water is as good as most bottled stuff. Get a good high capacity "demand" type pump if you can, these are greatly superior to a simple pressure switch type. The pumps cost about the same, the controller is about 700 bucks or so more.

A well installed septic is key. If its functioning properly, it should almost never need to be pumped. Mine hasn't been in at least 6-7 years, with 5 people using it.

At the end of the day, the cost is a bit higher-you don't have water and sewer bills, but you have installation and maintainence. Well pumps are good for +/- 15 yrs, at a replacement cost of around 1500.