ENGINEERING

UTILITIES 2

SEPTIC
TANK
ARBOLEDA, MIGUI JOHN A. (LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION)

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SEPTIC TANK
A septic tank is a waterproof subterranean
container (usually rectangular or spherical)
composed of fiber glass, plastic, or
concrete. It treats wastewater from
residential plumbing such as bathrooms, OUR SEPTIC TANK
kitchen drains, and laundry by using
natural processes and established
technology. Septic tanks are used for waste
A SUBMERGED WATERTIGHT TANK DESIGNED AND BUILT TO
water treatment by biological breakdown
and drainage. COLLECT AND PARTIALLY TREAT RAW DOMESTIC SANITARY
WASTEWATER. HEAVY MATERIALS SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
TANK, WHILE GREASES AND LIGHTER SUBSTANCES FLOAT TO
THE SURFACE. THE SEDIMENTS ARE RETAINED IN THE TANK,
WHILE THE WASTEWATER IS DISCHARGED TO THE DRAIN FIELD
FOR FURTHER TREATMENT AND DISPERSION.

THE INLET PIPE DELIVERS WASTEWATER DISCHARGE FROM THE

HOUSE TO THE SEPTIC TANK. IT IS KEPT HERE LONG ENOUGH TO
SEPARATE THE SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE. THE SECOND PIPE IS
THE OUTLET PIPE. IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO REFER TO THE
DRAIN FIELD. THIS PIPE CONVEYS PRE-PROCESSED EFFLUENT
FROM THE SEPTIC TANK AND UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTES IT
ACROSS THE FIELD.