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Why do septic systems fail?

Creator:

Oregon State University. Extension Service and Moore, James A. (James Allan), 1939-

Abstract:

In a properly operating septic system, the solid material in the sewage is settled out in a septic tank and stored until removal by pumping. The effluent from the tank is still sewage. It has a strong odor and is high in disease causing organisms. This effluent is treated and...

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Technical Report

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septic system, the solid material in the sewage is settled out in a septic tank and stored until removal
Septic tank maintenance

Creator:

Moore, James A. (James Allan), 1939- and Oregon State University. Extension Service

Abstract:

The most common wastewater treatment system used in rural areas is the septic tank-soil absorption system. The septic tank removes settlable and floatable solids from the wastewater, and the soil absorption field filters and treats the clarified septic tank effluent. Removing the solids from the wastewater protects the soil absorption...

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Technical Report

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Septic Tank Maintenance Archival copy. For current version