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  2. A septic tank is a way to treat and dispose of the waste you create inside your home. It takes runoff from sinks, toilets, and bathtubs out of your house. You can bury the tank in your yard to keep it from taking up too much space.

  3. Septic tank - Wikipedia

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    A septic tank consists of one or more concrete or plastic tanks of between 4,500 and 7,500 litres (1,000 and 2,000 gallons); one end is connected to an inlet wastewater pipe and the other to a septic drain field.

  4. 5 Different Types Of Residential Septic Systems (Pros and Cons of...

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    In a conventional system, your waste goes to a septic tank. The tank feeds to a distribution box that branches into multiple runs. Each of these runs allow the liquid to drain into the surrounding earth. These runs are positioned on top of layers of sand, gravel, and fine rocks.

  5. How Septic Systems Work | US EPA

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    The septic tank is a buried, water-tight container usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. Its job is to hold the wastewater long enough to allow solids to settle down to the bottom forming sludge, while the oil and grease floats to the top as scum.

  6. How a Septic System Works -- and Common Problems - Building...

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    SEPTIC TANK. After passing from the house, the wastewater collects in the septic tank. Septic tanks typically range from 1,000 to 2,000 gallons and are made of concrete, heavy plastic, or metal. High-quality concrete tanks are the most durable and, if not damaged, should last 40 years or more.

  7. A septic tank is an underground sedimentation tank in a wastewater treatment system. They are made of fiberglass, plastic, or concrete and can have one or more tanks. One end of the septic tank is connected to a wastewater inlet pipe and the other end to a septic drain field.

  8. Types of Septic Systems | US EPA

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    Septic Tank. A septic tank is a buried, watertight tank designated and constructed to receive and partially treat raw domestic sanitary wastewater. Heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank while greases and lighter solids float to the top.

  9. How Do Septic Tanks Work And What Do They Look Like? - The Family...

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    It’s important to learn how does a septic tank work. Good maintenance starts with understanding the types of septic systems, how a septic system works, and how it can fail. Let’s take a look underground and see what’s supposed to happen in a well-functioning septic system.

  10. Understanding Septic Systems - This Old House

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    The septic tank is the heart of the whole septic system. It’s usually made of concrete or fiberglass and can hold over 1,000 gallons of waste. It acts as the first stage of treatment, where solid waste separates from liquid waste. Distribution Box.

  11. Septic Systems: How They Work and How to Maintain Them

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    Septic tank: The septic tank is a large, watertight plastic or concrete container. It is a holding tank for waste after it exits the home and separates solids and liquids as part of a decomposition process. How Septic Tanks Work.