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What exactly is Sewer and Septic?

Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 01:06 PM
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What exactly is Sewer and Septic?

Even licensed plumbers will tell you sewer and septic is a whole different ballgame. It is very essential that you know the basic functions of both sewer as well as a septic system as it will in turn encourage you to keep them properly maintain in the best possible manner.

The sewage or sewer system is defined in a very easy manner. The system which transports waste water from the home to the outskirts is known as the sewer or sewage system. The sewage system is the backbone of any home supported by city services. It is very important that your household waste is successfully driven out of your home in a systematic and sophisticated manner and the sewage system does exactly that.

There are many different types of sewage systems. One of the most common is the sanitary sewage system wherein the human waste is disposed off. Another type of sewage system is the storm sewage system which drains off the storm water.

On the other hand, the septic system consists of a tank which is responsible for storing the household waste outside the home. The septic system is mainly used in small towns and rural areas. It is a well known fact that as many as 25% of the houses in North America use a septic system to dispose off their household waste.  On average, you need to have your septic tank pumped ever couple of years.

Eventhough the definition of sewage and septic systems differs from each other, their basic function can be termed as almost the same.

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