A septic system is a way to treat and dispose of wastewater from homes and businesses. It is a self-contained system that does not rely on a municipal sewer system. Septic systems are made up of two main parts: a septic tank and a drain field. The septic tank is where...
How a Septic System Works A septic system is a wastewater treatment system that treats domestic wastewater (blackwater and graywater) from homes and businesses. Septic systems are commonly used in rural areas where there is no access to a municipal sewer system....