BASIC

DESCRIPTION(ADVANTAGES AND
DISADVANTAGES) OF A SEPTIC
TANK AND A SOAKWAY .

A SEPTIC TANK
A septic tank is an underground chamber
made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic
through which domestic wastewater
(sewage) flows for basic treatment.
[2]
 Settling and anaerobic processes reduce
solids and organics, but the treatment
efficiency is only moderate (referred to as
"primary treatment").[2] Septic tank systems
are a type of simple onsite sewage
facility (OSSF). They can be used in areas
that are not connected to a sewerage system,
such as rural areas. The treated liquid
effluent is commonly disposed in a septic
drain field, which provides further
treatment. Nonetheless, groundwater
pollution may occur and can be a problem.
DIAGRAM :

ADVANTAGES OF SEPTIC TANK

1. Low-Maintenance
Septic systems are low-maintenance and
only need septic tank pumping every three
to five years. Regular cleanings and
inspections will keep your septic tank
functioning optimally.
2. Long-Lasting
Septic tanks last around 20 to 40 years,
depending on your usage, so you can expect
it to last you throughout your entire stay in
your home. 
3. On-Site Water Treatment
Septic tanks have their own water filtration
systems, so you don’t have to rely on the
safety of city sewer systems. If there’s a
problem, you can have it fixed quickly and
easily by calling a septic plumbing service.
Having a septic tank system offers many
advantages for most homeowners. If you
need maintenance or repairs, contact Gig
Harbor’s premier septic plumbing company
—Hemley’s Septic Tank Cleaning.
Call (800) 699-7854 to schedule an
appointment or visit the website to learn
about all of the services they offer.
4. Environmentally Friendly
Sewer lines can occasionally leak raw
sewage and contaminate groundwater.
Because a septic system doesn’t run through
a sewer system, there’s less of a risk for
leakage. Plus, it uses a natural filtration
system that minimizes pollution.
5. Economical
You can save money when you use a septic
system. It’s more cost-effective than
installing new pipes, and using a septic
system eliminates public water bills,
reducing cost in the long run.

DISADVANTAGES OF SEPTIC TANK

The disadvantages of a septic system are the
cost, electricity, maintenance, effectiveness,
and law.
Cost:The cost of having a septic can be very
expensive to install and maintain.
Electricity:Electricity must be used to run a
septic system, which adds the extra cost of
paying electricity.
Maintenance: The maintenance of a septic
must be checked frequently, if it is not there
is a bigger chance that things could go
wrong. The contents of the septic tank
should be cleaned every two or three years
or when the total depth of sludge and scum
exceeds 1/3 of the liquid depth of tank. If the
tank does not get cleaned it can cause rapid
clogging in absorption field, which causes
premature failure. The cost of pumping your
tank is less expensive than replacing
absorption field.
Problems:Roots from trees in immediate
area of absorption lines may clog system.
Keep swimming pools( above or in-ground)
away from absorption lines.
Effectiveness:The effectiveness of a septic 
system can decrease due to excessive
chemicals pouring down the lines or neglect
of the system.
Law:The last disadvantages of a septic
system is law. The septic system is not
allowed in municipatilties. The use of a
septic system can only occur in certain
locations.

SOAK AWAY
a pit, typically filled with hard core, into
which waste water is piped so that it drains
slowly out into the surrounding

DIAGRAM
.ADVANTAGES
1. Can  be built and repaired with
locally available materials
2. Technique simple to apply for all
users
3. Small land area is required
4. Low capital  costs; low operating
costs
5. Recharging groundwater bodies

DISADVANTAGES
 1. Primary treatment is required to
prevent clogging.
2. Difficult to operate in rainy  season.
Should be avoided for high daily volumes of
discharged effluents