Sewage and wastewater from buildings are treated and stored in septic tanks, which are enormous subterranean tanks. The tank is intended to retain wastewater and let it break down naturally. It is usually constructed of concrete or fiberglass. After undergoing additional treatment and filtering in a drain field, the partially treated effluent is then discharged back into the surrounding environment.

Because they can manage the wastewater produced by a single structure or a small group of buildings, septic tanks are frequently employed in rural or suburban areas without access to a centralized sewage treatment system. They are an inexpensive and low-maintenance method of managing sewage and wastewater, but regular maintenance is necessary to keep them functioning safely and properly.… Read more