Detailed Drawing of Septic Tank
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A Septic Tank is a private sewage treatment plant, which liquefies, and partially purifies sewage.
The purpose of a septic tank is to retain sewage so that it is given time to be liquefied by the action of Anaerobic Bacteria. These are micro-organisms that thrive in the absence of oxygen.
The wastewater flows from the septic tank to the distribution box.
The distribution box then disperses the flow of effluent into the percolation area. It is in the percolation area that the wastewater is then treated.
The wastewater flows through holes in the distribution pipes into a gravel underlay which then distributes it into the soil.
The septic tank must be a minimum of 7 metres from the dwelling, with the percolation area being a minimum of 10 metres from the dwelling. All piping used must be a minimum of 100mm in diameter.
The purpose of a septic tank is to retain sewage so that it is given time to be liquefied by the action of Anaerobic Bacteria. These are micro-organisms that thrive in the absence of oxygen.
The wastewater flows from the septic tank to the distribution box.
The distribution box then disperses the flow of effluent into the percolation area. It is in the percolation area that the wastewater is then treated.
The wastewater flows through holes in the distribution pipes into a gravel underlay which then distributes it into the soil.
The septic tank must be a minimum of 7 metres from the dwelling, with the percolation area being a minimum of 10 metres from the dwelling. All piping used must be a minimum of 100mm in diameter.
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