Lifetime Costs: The typical total cost for a new septic system over a 20 year period is $6,300 to $13,000 for trenches and mounds, or $13,500 to $32,000 for alternative treatment systems. For multi-household systems, typical trench or mound systems range from $18,500 to $25,000.
What genetic diseases are common among Amish and Mennonites? Amish and Mennonites exhibit certain rare diseases uncommon in other populations. These include Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (a type of dwarfism), glutaric aciduria, Crigler-Najjar syndrome, and maple syrup urine disease.
The idea that the Amish do not vaccinate their children is untrue, says Dr. Kevin Strauss, MD, a pediatrician at the CSC. He says Amish vaccinations rates are lower than the general population's, but younger Amish are more likely to be vaccinated than older generations.