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A septic tank also known as a septic system is a small scale sewage treatment system common in areas with no connection to main sewerage pipes. In North America approximately 25% of the population relies on septic tanks; this can include suburbs and small towns as well as rural areas. In Europe they are generally limited to rural areas only.
The term "septic" refers to the anaerobic bacterial environment that develops in the tank and which decomposes or mineralises the waste discharged into the tank. The alterative to a septic tank is to use an aeration system.
Description
A septic tank generally consists of a tank of between 1000 and 1500 gallons which is connected to the inlet wastewater pipe at one end and to a septic drain field at the other. These pipe connections are generally made via a T pipe which allows liquid entry and egress without disturbing any crust on the surface. Today the design of the tank usually incorporates two chambers, each of which is equipped with a manhole cover, which are separated by means of a dividing wall which has openings located about midway between the floor and roof of the tank. Wastewater enters the first chamber of the tank, allowing solids to settle and scum to float. The settled solids are anaerobically digested reducing the volume of solids. The liquid component flows through the dividing wall into the second chamber where further settlement takes place with the excess liquid then drains in a relatively clear condition from the outlet into the leach field, also referred to as a drain field, or seepage field, depending upon locality. The remaining impurities decompose in the soil and the water is eliminated through percolation into the soil, and eventually taken up through the root system of plants or added to the groundwater. A piping network, often constructed in a stone filled trench, distributes the wastewater throughout the field with multiple drainage holes in the network. The size of the leach field is proportional to the volume of wastewater and inversely proportional to the porosity of the drainage field. The entire septic system can operate by gravity alone, or where topographic considerations require, with inclusion of a lift pump. More on [ Septic tank ]
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Infiltrator Systems Inc. - Manufacturer of plastic leaching chambers designed for use in commercial and residential septic and stormwater applications.
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Kaiser Battistone Plumber Rooter - Company providing septic tank cleaning to CT and NY area. Also a provider of septic tank cleaning products such as rootx and terralift.
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R.W.Brossart General Engineering: Center Septic - Full service septic firm including sewer connections and extensions, underground utilities, propane lines and septic repair and installation. Based in Valley Center California.
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