SEWAGE DEPARTMENT TRAINING PROGRAM

How an Elevated Sandmound Works

 

The septic tank is basically a concrete, steel, or plastic box in which sewage is treated through anaerobic decomposition.  Anaerobic treatment is very inefficient and produces many malodorous and poisonous gases.

             

Plastic Tank                                                    Concrete Tank        

         

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