Sewage VS.

Septic
What is sewage treatment?
1. Primary treatment
Remove 40-50% of the solids
(steps
Removal of solid- bar screen
Grit chamber
Sedimentation (2x)
Bacterial and aeration
2. Secondary treatment
85-90% of pollutants are removed
(steps)
Aeration
Apply chlorine
Some also use UV light
Onslow County spray the water over the pine
trees
Solid waste gets taken to the land filled

What is a septic system?

Water leaves your house

Everything leaves through one pipe
But it stops in a septic tank
Have to get the sludge out every two years
The nutrient water flows out into the disbursing box
It hit series of holes and escape by holes and it move through the pies
Go to the ground
Do
Inspect your tank for signs of sludge buildup
Pump your tank every 2-3 tears
Keep a grease can handy
Protect your system from vehicles and encroaching trees and
shrubs
Install water saving devices to conserve water
Use non-toxic cleaning products to conserve water.
Dont
Use a garbage disposal- it adds 50% more solids to your
systems
Pour automotive oil, cooking oil, grease or paint or point
thinner down the drain