SEWAGE VS SEPTIC

What is sewage treatment?

1. Primary Treatment
Removes 40-50% of the solids
1. Removal of Solids- Chunks of
debris, sticks, sands, etc. get caught
on the bar screens as the sewage
enter the plant.
2. Grit chamber- heavy solids settle to
the bottom
3. Primary Sedimentation- turns into sludge they put in a filter pool to settle
2. Secondary Treatment
1. Aeration- we allow bacteria to break the poop down
2. Bacteria
3. Chlorine
4. We push it on top of land and forests
What is a septic system?

Dos and Donts of Septic Maintenance

1. Do:
Inspect your tank for signs of lid he buildup
Pump your tank every 2-3 years
Keep a grease can handy
Protect your system from vehicle and encroaching
trees and shrubs
Dont:
Use a garbage disposal It adds 50% more solids to
your system
Pour automotive oil, cooking oil, grease or paint or
paint thinner drown the pain
Use chemical or biological septic system cleaners which