A septic system nightmare Soggy soil, red tape keep homeowners in limbo.(Neighbor)

From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: December 23, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Eric Peterson Daily Herald Staff Writer

When Jovonna and Jerry Kingkade moved into their new Deer Park home last year, they wanted its half-acre back yard and $7,500 play set to be something their four daughters would enjoy.

But problems with the home's septic system have not only made the back-yard lawn uncomfortably squishy, but also put the play set on top of a small hill never intended by the original plans. Similar septic system problems are currently being experienced by about a quarter of the homes in the nearby Estates of Lake Barrington subdivision - with ...

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