On-site sewage system

An on-site sewage system is a way to safely get rid of the waste water and solid waste from houses and buildings that are not connected to a city sewer system.

When we go to the bathroom, our body produces waste that needs to be removed. This waste is called sewage. An on-site sewage system is a way to take this dirty water and make it clean again.

An on-site sewage system is made up of three parts: a septic tank, a drain field, and the pipes that connect them.

The septic tank is like a big box that is buried underground. The waste water from the house goes into the septic tank. Inside the tank, the waste separates into three layers. The solid waste sinks to the bottom and forms a sludge layer, the liquid waste stays in the middle and forms a layer of water, and the lighter materials like oil and grease float to the top and form a scum layer.

The water in the middle layer is then pushed out of the septic tank and into the drain field. The drain field is an area of the ground that is specially designed to treat and clean the water. The water is released into the ground through a series of pipes that are buried in gravel.

The ground under the drain field is filled with tiny organisms like bacteria that help to break down and purify the water. This is how the waste water becomes clean again and can safely enter the surrounding environment.

It's important to take good care of an on-site sewage system by having it inspected and pumped out regularly. This helps to prevent problems and ensure that the system is working properly.

Overall, an on-site sewage system is an important part of keeping our environment clean and helping to protect our health.