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Basic septic system diagram.
Fog fats oils and grease and harsh chemicals potentially leads to damage and system failure.
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The middle liquid layer effluent then exits the tank and into the drainfield.
The system then can be designed based on the findings of the survey and results of the soil test.
How septic system works diagram 1.
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The basic rule of thumb to adhere to should be easy enough to remember.
Soil based systems discharge the liquid known as effluent from the septic tank into a series of perforated pipes buried in a.
The first step in any septic installation is to perform a site survey and do a percolation soil test on the area where the powts is going to be installed.
A typical septic system consists of a septic tank and a drainfield or soil absorption field.
Don t abuse the system.
The septic tank digests organic matter and separates floatable matter e g oils and grease and solids from the wastewater.
Inside the septic tank.
But without knowing how does a septic tank work you can do things that harm or destroy the system.
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Prepare and design your system.