No, stupid town ran a sewer line right down the street last year, too - would have made sense then to hook up to the town water that runs right around the block at the same time, right? Town engineer couldn't tell me why they wouldn't do it. We've never had a problem with our 40 yr+ septic, but I can't wash my car or water the lawn with the well I have!
Yes, the neighbors know, everyone knows. It is so awkward that everyone kind of ignores it. I got in one poor guy's face in the not-too-distant past, asking what the he!! did I ever do to you, that you support what this woman has done to my family?! Um, not a proud moment for me, and I called him the next day to apologize. But at least he knows how I feel about it, now. Political correctedness bites a$$. No one wants to stand up and say, Whoa! What the HE!! are you thinking?! They all ask me how I am when its just me and them, but they feel like they are intruding if they were to mention if to x....
whatever.
As for their water? Maybe they are hoping for a lawsuit payout when little Johnny is born with a third eye or something...