Septic system basics- knowing how the system works will help in cleaning and maintaining
by Krishna Namata Truck dispatcher trainingAccording 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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