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Bookmark or Share- How Septic Systems Work | US EPAThe septic tank is a buried, water-tight container usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. Its job is to hold the wastewater long enough to allow solids to settle down to the bottom forming sludge, while the oil and grease floats to the top as scum. Compartments and a T-shaped outlet prevent the sludge and scum from leaving the ...
- Types of Septic Systems | US EPAA septic tank is a buried, watertight tank designated and constructed to receive and partially treat raw domestic sanitary wastewater. Heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank while greases and lighter solids float to the top. The solids stay in the tank while the wastewater is discharged to the drainfield for further treatment and dispersal.
- How Much Does a Septic Tank Installation Cost? - This Old HouseA septic tank is an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic that serves as the primary treatment component for wastewater (sewage) in homes and small businesses not connected to a municipal sewer system. It works through a combination of settling and natural bacterial digestion to break down solids and organic matter ...
- What Is a Septic Tank and How Does It Work? - Fresh Water SystemsThe first septic tank as we know it was invented in 1860. Jean-Louis Mouras was determined to create a waste management system that did not involve manually dumping wastewater outside. Inspired by flush toilets from Ancient Greece and Rome, he developed a sealed tank that collected waste as it exited his home. He combined his invention with a cesspool, a container that slowly leaks its ...
- Septic Tanks at Lowes.comTwo-Compartment Septic Tank for Anaerobic Treatment Units, 102-inL x 60-inW x 63-inH, 315 lbs. 7
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