What Is Septic Plumbing

Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. They use a combination of nature and proven technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, and laundry.

How does septic plumbing work?

Septic tanks work by allowing waste to separate into three layers: solids, effluent and scum (see illustration above). The solids settle to the bottom, where microorganisms decompose them. … The middle layer of effluent exits the tank and travels through underground perforated pipes into the drainage field.

Is septic and plumbing the same thing?

Main Drain Pipe Like the sewer system, homes with a septic system have a main drain pipe underground that all the drains in the house are connected to. All this pipe does is get your wastewater where it needs to go. This pipe from the home is the first part of the system.