Septic Tank Research Paper

Have you recently moved into a home with a septic tank? Are you used to having a home that's hooked up to the city sewer system? While a septic tank can be a perfectly safe and sanitary way of getting rid of your gray water, it's not quite the same as a city sewer line. It's important to know about potential hazards so that you can take steps to avoid them in the future. Here are a few potential issues with septic tanks and some things you can do to help minimize the risk:

Failing cover: Many homeowners choose to completely cover their septic tank with at least a few inches of dirt, allowing grass to conceal the tank. Unfortunately, this also hides when the lid is damaged or is failing. If your child, large dog, or even yourself walk or run across a septic tank with a damaged lid, it could fall in. Obviously, this could then send whoever and whatever is on the lid into the tank. Avoid this possibility by having your septic tank professionally inspected at least every other year. Also, keep track of where the septic tank is located and try to avoid walking on it as much as possible.

Contaminated drain field: Waste water enters one end of your septic tank, gets processed by the bacteria in the tank, and then exits the other end as semi-clean water. Solids …show more content…
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