Septic Tanks

• A septic tank, the key component of a septic system, is a small scale system common in areas with no connection to main sewerage pipes provided by private corporations or local governments. The term "septic" refers to the environment that develops in the tank and which decomposes or mineralizes the waste discharged into the tank.
• Septic systems are a type of On-Site Sewage Facility.
• Technical specs: 1,000 and 1,500 gallons (4000 - 5500 litres)

A septic tank is a small scale sewage treatment system