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What Is A Septic System And How Does It Work?

A septic system is an economically efficient and environmentally safe means of disposing domestic wastewater. It uses natural processes to decompose solids materials and treat wastewater before it is returned to the environment. A septic system typically consists of an inlet pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drainfield, and soil. The septic tank is a water tight container made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. As wastewater flows from the home into the tank, the heavier solids settle at the bottom forming a sludge layer, while the lighter solids, greases, and oils float to the top and form a scum layer. Compartments and a T-shaped outlet pipe prevents the sludge and scum from entering the drainfield area. The liquid wastewater, or effluent, flows from the tank into the drainfield for further treatment by the soil. Traditional drainfields consisted of gravel-filled trenches which distributed effluent via perforated pipes. Today, we have alternative drainfield materials such as chambers, multipipe, styrofoam aggregates, and even drip irrigation.

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A septic tank uses a natural process to treat and dispose of the wastewater generated in your home. It typically consists of an inlet pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drainfield, and soil. The septic tank is a water tight container made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. As wastewater flows from the home into the tank, the heavier solids settle at the bottom forming a sludge layer, while the lighter solids, greases, and oils float to the top and form a scum layer. Compartments and a T-shaped outlet pipe prevents the sludge and scum from entering the drainfield area. The liquid wastewater, or effluent, flows from the tank into drainfield for further treatment by the soil. Traditional drainfields consisted of gravel-filled trenches which distributed effluent via perforated pipes. Today, we have alternative drainfield materials such as chambers, multipipe, styrofoam aggregates, and even drip irrigation.

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