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Septic system basics- knowing how the system works will help in cleaning and maintaining

by Krishna Namata Truck dispatcher training

According to research one in four households in the United States makes use of a septic system for disposing of the household waste with this feature comes with great accountability. It is mostly responsible for an individual home to periodically maintain inspect and care for their septic system. Ignoring periodic septic pumping can adversely affect the homeowner and also the surrounding areas. Septic systems usually comprise multiple parts which are discussed in the following section.

 

Main household drain pipe

 

The pipe channels all the household liquid and waste from bathroom kitchen sinks toilets and various other places to the second part of the system the septic tank.

 

Septic tank

 

Left untreated household waste and detrimental effect the absorption field and clog around the drain. Usually made out of concrete or fiberglass the septic tank provides is a place for treating the waste. Usually, have your waste materials were referred to as large sink to the bottom of the storage area and partially decomposed. While lighter materials like fats and grease rise to the top living a layer of scum. 

 

Drain field or distribution pipe

 

The liquid material that is partially decomposed need to be exposed somewhere and this is when the distribution system is necessary. It comprises long pipes filled with gravel and other similar materials. It is an integral part of the system that has an undersized distribution structure that can overload the sewage system.

 

Surrounding soil or seepage pit

 

After the waste is processed through the distribution it is integrated into the surrounding environment. It is done for the liquid to escape through the perforated lining.  As is the case with every house of the system a septic tank and its component require periodic maintenance. For more information and guidance on septic tank pumping service visit www.allinsanitation.com.

 


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