What are the Differences Between Septic Systems and Regular Plumbing?

Septic systems are wastewater disposal systems used on properties where regular city sewage is not available. Typically, homes in rural areas and areas of cities that were once rural have septic systems instead of regular sewage plumbing. Regular sewage systems are maintained by individual cities or counties and flow directly to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Conversely, septic systems are maintained solely by the owner of the property where they are located. Septic systems are typically comprised of four components: a pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drain field or leech field, and soil. The pipe from the home carries all wastewater from the house to the septic tank, which is buried underground. The septic tank holds the wastewater where it begins to naturally separate as the waste floats to the bottom and grease and oils form sludge on the top. The partially treated water is forced out of the septic tank and into the drain field where further decomposition of waste is ...  more

Septic systems are wastewater disposal systems used on properties where regular city sewage is not available. Typically, homes in rural areas and areas of cities that were once rural have septic systems instead of regular sewage plumbing. Regular sewage systems are maintained by individual cities or counties and flow directly to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Conversely, septic systems are maintained solely by the owner of the property where they are located. Septic systems are typically comprised of four components: a pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drain field or leech field, and soil. The pipe from the home carries all wastewater from the house to the septic tank, which is buried underground. The septic tank holds the wastewater where it begins to naturally separate as the waste floats to the bottom and grease and oils form sludge on the top. The partially treated water is forced out of the septic tank and into the drain field where further decomposition of waste is ...  more