Septic Systems

he purpose of a septic system is the treatment and disposal of wastewater (effluent) from a household or a business that is unable to access a public sanitary sewage system.  Household effluent is about 99.9% liquids, and .01% solids.   Many of the substances contained in effluent are pollutants, which are considered to be a hazard to public health if not properly treated.

Components

• Building Sewer
• Septic Tank
• Septic Tank Filters
• Effluent Line
• Distribution Box
• Disposal Field
  • Stonebed Disposal Area
  • Proprietary Leaching Devices
    • Concrete Chambers
    • Plastic Chambers
    • Plastic Tubing Systems
• Gravity Flow and Pumping

Maintaining Your System

The septic system designer, installer, inspector as well as the system owner, all have responsibilities regarding a wastewater disposal system.  Failure of any of these parties, including the owner, to recognize and carry out their responsibilities can result in disposal system failure.  The following is a listing of the minimum responsibilities an owner has regarding subsurface wastewater disposal systems.

• Septic System Care
  • Disposal Area Care
  • Filter Care
• Pumping of the Septic Tank