Wastewater flows from the home or business into a septic tank.
Dry well septic tank.
The key difference between a dry well and a septic tank.
Septic tank maintenance repairs and concerns do get your septic tank pumped by a professional.
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Pumping removes the buildup of sludge and scum which.
The liquid in the middle of the tank wastewater flows under baffles that prevent soap and grease from entering the septic drywell.
Solids settle on the bottom of the tank and less dense materials such as grease oils and soap float to the top.
Dry well handles rainwater and maybe greywater whereas a septic tank handles wastewater and actually breaks down solids in the process.
As this build up continues water does not filter out of the well at an adequate rate.
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The most common problem with a dry well is that over time lint solids soap and scum in waste water can clog the openings of the well s walls and the pores of the surrounding soil.
A dry well that is being transformed into a seepage pit or a cesspool is what is meant by the term dry well septic.
Wastewater flows from the home or business into a dry well septic tank.
Dry well septic system.
Solids settle on the bottom of the tank while less dense materials such as grease oils and soap float to the top.
A dry well is an excellent way to divert water runoff from your roof away from your home and yard.