Septic System Exam -Questions and Correct Verified
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What are septic systems
A safe and effevtive method of underground wastewater treatment
Properties of septic system
Highly efficient, self-contained, underground wastewater treatment, mostly in rural areas, mostly
holds 1000 gallons of water
Three main parts of septic system
Septic tank: stores and separates the solids from the wastewater
Drain field: disperses the wastewater into the soil
Soil: wastewater is naturally treated before it reaches groundwater
Basic septic tank system
Wastewater goes in, sludge sinks to bottom, scum rises to top, water is in the middle, and it
drains out to drain field
How often to clean
Every 3-5 years
Two main septic tanks
Concrete and plastic
Concrete advantages
Higher effluent rates than plastic, no chance of floating
Answers
What are septic systems
A safe and effevtive method of underground wastewater treatment
Properties of septic system
Highly efficient, self-contained, underground wastewater treatment, mostly in rural areas, mostly
holds 1000 gallons of water
Three main parts of septic system
Septic tank: stores and separates the solids from the wastewater
Drain field: disperses the wastewater into the soil
Soil: wastewater is naturally treated before it reaches groundwater
Basic septic tank system
Wastewater goes in, sludge sinks to bottom, scum rises to top, water is in the middle, and it
drains out to drain field
How often to clean
Every 3-5 years
Two main septic tanks
Concrete and plastic
Concrete advantages
Higher effluent rates than plastic, no chance of floating
