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Septic tank
A septic tank being installed in the ground
Position in sanitation chainCollection and storage/treatment (on-site)[1]
Application levelHousehold or neighborhood level (schools, hotels etc.)[1]
Management levelHousehold, public, shared (most common is household level)[1]
Inputsblackwater (waste),greywater,brownwater[1]
OutputsFecal sludge,effluent[1]
TypesSingle tank or multi-chamber septic tanks (potentially with baffles)[1]
Environmental concernsGroundwater pollution,water pollutione.g. during floods[1]

Aseptic tankis an underground chamber made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic through which domestic wastewater (sewage) flows for basicsewage treatment.[2]Settling andanaerobic digestionprocesses reduce solids and organics, but the treatment efficiency is only moderate (referred to as "primary treatment" ).[2]Septic tank systems are a type of simpleonsite sewage facility.They can be used in areas that are not connected to aseweragesystem, such as rural areas. The treated liquid effluent is commonly disposed in aseptic drain field,which provides further treatment. Nonetheless,groundwater pollutionmay occur and is a problem.

The term "septic" refers to theanaerobic bacterialenvironment that develops in the tank that decomposes or mineralizes the waste discharged into the tank. Septic tanks can be coupled with otheronsite wastewater treatmentunits such asbiofiltersor aerobic systems involving artificially forcedaeration.[3]

The rate of accumulation of sludge—also calledseptageorfecal sludge—is faster than the rate of decomposition.[2]Therefore, the accumulated fecal sludge must be periodically removed, which is commonly done with avacuum truck.[4]

Description

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Schematic of a septic tank[2]
Septic tank andseptic drain field

A septic tank consists of one or more concrete or plastic tanks of between 4,500 and 7,500 litres (1,000 and 2,000 gallons); one end is connected to an inletwastewaterpipe and the other to aseptic drain field.Generally these pipe connections are made with a T pipe, allowing liquid to enter and exit without disturbing any crust on the surface.[citation needed]Today, the design of the tank usually incorporates two chambers, each equipped with an access opening and cover, and separated by a dividing wall with openings located about midway between the floor and roof of the tank.

Wastewater enters the first chamber of the tank, allowing solids to settle and scum to float. The settled solids are anaerobically digested, reducing the volume of solids. The liquid component flows through the dividing wall into the second chamber, where further settlement takes place. One option for the effluent is the draining into theseptic drain field,also referred to as a leach field, drain field or seepage field, depending upon locality. Apercolation testis required prior to installation to ensure the porosity of the soil is adequate to serve as a drain field.[5][6]

Septic tank effluent can also be conveyed to a secondary treatment, typically constructed wetlands. Constructed wetlands benefit from the good performance of septic tanks at removing solids, which avoids them getting clogged quickly.

Septic tank effluent can also be conveyed to a centralized treatment facility.

The remaining impurities are trapped and eliminated in thesoil,with the excess water eliminated throughpercolationinto the soil, throughevaporation,and by uptake through therootsystem ofplantsand eventualtranspirationor enteringgroundwaterorsurface water.A piping network, often laid in a stone-filled trench (seeweeping tile), distributes the wastewater throughout the field with multiple drainage holes in the network. The size of the drain field is proportional to the volume of wastewater and inversely proportional to the porosity of the drainage field. The entire septic system can operate by gravity alone or, where topographic considerations require, with inclusion of a liftpump.

Certain septic tank designs includesiphonsor other devices to increase the volume and velocity of outflow to the drainage field. These help to fill the drainage pipe more evenly and extend the drainage field life by preventing premature clogging orbioclogging.

AnImhoff tankis a two-stage septic system where the sludge is digested in a separate tank. This avoids mi xing digested sludge with incoming sewage. Also, some septic tank designs have a second stage where theeffluentfrom the anaerobic first stage is aerated before it drains into the seepage field.

A properly designed and normally operating septic system is odour-free. Besides periodic inspection and emptying, a septic tank should last for decades with minimal maintenance, with concrete, fibreglass, or plastic tanks lasting about 50 years.[7]

Emptying (desludging)

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A vacuum truck used to empty septic tanks in Germany
Further information:Fecal sludge management

Waste that is not decomposed by the anaerobic digestion must eventually be removed from the septic tank. Otherwise the septic tank fills up and wastewater containing undecomposed material discharges directly to the drainage field. Not only is this detrimental for the environment but, if the sludge overflows the septic tank into the leach field, it may clog the leach field piping or decrease the soil porosity itself, requiring expensive repairs.

When a septic tank is emptied, the accumulated sludge (septage,also known asfecal sludge[8]) is pumped out of the tank by avacuum truck.How often the septic tank must be emptied depends on the volume of the tank relative to the input of solids, the amount of indigestible solids, and the ambient temperature (because anaerobic digestion occurs more efficiently at higher temperatures), as well as usage, system characteristics and the requirements of the relevant authority.

Some health authorities require tanks to be emptied at prescribed intervals, while others leave it up to the decision of an inspector. Some systems require pumping every few years or sooner, while others may be able to go 10–20 years between pumpings. An older system with an undersize tank that is being used by a large family will require much more frequent pumping than a new system used by only a few people. Anaerobic decomposition is rapidly restarted when the tank is refilled.

An empty tank may be damaged by hydrostatic pressure causing the tank to partially "float" out of the ground, especially in flood situations or very wet ground conditions.[9]

Another option is "scheduled desludging" of septic tanks which has been initiated in several Asian countries including the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and India.[10]In this process, every property is covered along a defined route and the property occupiers are informed in advance about desludging that will take place.

Maintenance

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The maintenance of a septic system is often the responsibility of the resident or property owner. Some forms of abuse or neglect include the following:

User's actions

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  • Excessive disposal of cooking oils and grease can cause the inlet drains to block. Oils and grease are often difficult to degrade and can cause odor problems and difficulties with the periodic emptying.
  • Flushing non-biodegradable waste items down the toilet such ascigarette butts,cotton buds/swabsormenstrual hygiene productsandcondomscan cause a septic tank to clog and fill rapidly, so these materials should not be disposed of in that manner. The same applies when the toilet is connected to asewerrather than a septic tank.
  • Using the toilet for disposal offood wastecan cause a rapid overload of the system with solids and contribute to failure.[11]
  • Certain chemicals may damage the components of a septic tank or kill the bacteria needed in the septic tank for the system to operate properly, such aspesticides,herbicides,materials with high concentrations ofbleachorcaustic soda(lye),[citation needed]or any other inorganic materials such as paints or solvents.[12]
  • Usingwater softeners– the brine discharge from water softeners may harm the bacteria responsible for breaking down the wastewater. Usually, however, the brine is sufficiently diluted with other wastewater that it does not adversely affect the septic system.[13]

Other factors

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  • Roots from trees and shrubbery protruding above the tank or drainfield may clog and/or rupture them. Trees that are directly within the vicinity of a concrete septic tank have the potential to penetrate the tank as the system ages and the concrete begins to develop cracks and small leaks. Tree roots can cause serious flow problems due to plugging and blockage of drain pipes, and the trees themselves tend to expand extremely vigorously due to the ready supply of nutrients from the septic system.
  • Playgrounds and storage buildings may cause damage to a tank and the drainage field. In addition, covering the drainage field with an impermeable surface, such as a driveway or parking area, will seriously affect its efficiency and possibly damage the tank and absorption system.
  • Excessive water entering the system may overload it and cause it to fail.
  • Very high rainfall, rapidsnowmelt,andfloodingfrom rivers or the sea can all prevent a drain field from operating, and can cause flow to back up, interfering with the normal operation of the tank. High winterwater tablescan also result ingroundwaterflowing back into the septic tank.
  • Over time,biofilmsdevelop on the pipes of the drainage field, which can lead to blockage. Such a failure can be referred to as "biomat failure".

Septic tank additives

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Further information:Pit additive

Septic tank additives have been promoted by some manufacturers with the aim to improve the effluent quality from septic tanks, reduce sludge build-up and to reduce odors. These additives—which are commonly based on "effective microorganisms"—are usually costly in the longer term and fail to live up to expectations.[14]It has been estimated that in the U.S. more than 1,200 septic system additives were available on the market in 2011.[15]Very little peer-reviewed and replicated field research exists regarding the efficacy of these biological septic tank additives.[15]

Environmental concerns

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A septic tank before installation, with manhole cover on top
The same tank partially installed in the ground

While a properly maintained and located septic tank poses no higher amount of environmental problems than centralized municipal sewage treatment,[16]certain problems could arise with a septic tank in an unsuitable location, and septic tank failures are typically more expensive to fix or replace than municipal sewer.[16]Since septic systems require largedrainfields,they are unsuitable for densely built areas.

Odor, gas emissions and carbon footprint

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Some constituents of wastewater, especiallysulfates,under the anaerobic conditions of septic tanks, are reduced tohydrogen sulfide,apungentandtoxicgas.Nitratesandorganic nitrogen compoundscan be reduced toammonia.Because of the anaerobic conditions,fermentationand methanogenesis processes take place, which may generatecarbon dioxideand/ormethane.Both carbon dioxide and methane are greenhouse gases, with methane having a global warming potential about 25 times larger than carbon dioxide. This makes septic tanks potential greenhouse gas emitters. The same methane can be burnt to produce energy for local usage.[17]

Nutrients in the effluent

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Septic tanks by themselves are ineffective at removingnitrogencompounds that have potential to causealgal bloomsin waterways into which affected water from a septic system finds its way. This can be remedied by using a nitrogen-reducing technology,[18]such as hybrid constructed wetlands, or by simply ensuring that the leach field is properly sited to prevent direct entry of effluent into bodies of water.[citation needed]

The fermentation processes cause the contents of a septic tank to be anaerobic with a lowredoxpotential, which keepsphosphatesin a soluble and, thus, mobilized form. Phosphates discharged from a septic tank into the environment can trigger prolific plant growth including algal blooms, which can also include blooms of potentially toxiccyanobacteria.

The soil's capacity to retain phosphorus is usually large enough to handle the load through a normal residential septic tank. An exception occurs whenseptic drain fieldsare located in sandy or coarser soils on property adjacent to a water body. Because of limited particle surface area, these soils can become saturated with phosphates. Phosphates will progress beyond the treatment area, posing a threat ofeutrophicationto surface waters.[19]

Pathogens

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Diseases extremely dangerous to human contact such asE. coliand othercoliform bacteriaare often reported following failures of septic tanks.[20]

A properly functioning septic system, on the other hand, provides significant reduction of pathogens compared to direct discharge due to settling (in the tank) and soil absorption (in the drain field).Log reductionsof 4–8 for coliform bacteria, 0–2 for viruses are achieved in the effluent. Parasitic worm eggs are also removed. Additional filters may be added to improve removal performance although they will need to be replaced periodically.[21]

Groundwater pollution

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In areas with high population density,groundwater pollutionbeyond acceptable limits may occur. Some small towns experience the costs of building very expensive centralized wastewater treatment systems because of this problem, due to the high cost of extended collection systems. To reduce residential development that might increase the demand to construct an expensive centralized sewerage system, building moratoriums and limitations on thesubdivisionof property are often imposed. Ensuring existing septic tanks are functioning properly can also be helpful for a limited time, but becomes less effective as a primary remediation strategy as population density increases.

Surface water pollution

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In areas adjacent to water bodies with fish orshellfishintended for human consumption, improperly maintained and failing septic systems contribute to pollution levels that can force harvest restrictions and/or commercial or recreational harvest closures.

Use

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Septic tank system in rural Southern Minnesota

In theUnited States,the 2008 American Housing Survey indicated that about 20 percent of all households rely on septic tanks,[22]and that the overwhelming majority of systems are located inrural(50%) andsuburban(47%) areas.[22]Indianapolisis one example of a large city where many of the city's neighborhoods still rely on separate septic systems.[23]In Europe, septic systems are generally limited to rural areas.[citation needed]

Regulations

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European Union

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In theEuropean UniontheEN 12566standard provides the general requirements for packaged and site assembled treatment plants used for domestic wastewater treatment.

Part 1 (EN 12566-1) is for septic tanks that are prefabricated or factory manufactured and made ofpolyethylene,glass reinforced polyester,polypropylene,PVC-U,steelorconcrete.Part 4 (EN 12566-4) regulates septic tanks that are assembled on site from prefabricated kits, generally of concrete construction. Certified septic tanks of both types must pass a standardized hydraulic test to assess their ability to retain suspended solids within the system. Additionally, their structural adequacy in relevant ground conditions is assessed in terms of water-tightness, treatment efficiency, and structural behaviour.[24]

France

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InFrance,about 4 million households (or 20% of the population) are using on-site wastewater disposal systems (l’assainissement non collectif),[25]including septic tanks (fosse septique). The legal framework for regulating the construction and maintenance of septic systems was introduced in 1992 and updated in 2009 and 2012 with the intent to establish the technical requirements applicable to individual sewerage systems.[26]Septic tanks in France are subject to inspection by SPANC (Service Public d’Assainissement Non Collectif), a professional body appointed by the respective local authorities to enforce wastewater collection laws, at least once in four years. Following the introduction of EN 12566, the discharge of effluent directly into ditches or watercourses is prohibited, unless the effluent meets prescribed standards.[27]

Ireland

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According to theCensus of Ireland 2011,27.5% of Irish households (i.e. about 440,000 households), with the majority in rural areas, use an individual septic tank.[28]

Following aEuropean Court of Justicejudgment made againstIrelandin 2009 that deemed the country non-compliant with theWaste Framework Directivein relation to domestic wastewaters disposed of in the countryside, the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2012 was passed in order to regulate wastewater discharges from domestic sources that are not connected to the public sewer network and to provide arrangements for registration and inspection of existing individual domestic wastewater treatment systems.[29][30]

Additionally, a code of practice has been developed by theEnvironmental Protection Agencyto regulate the planning and construction of new septic tanks, secondary treatment systems, septic drain fields and filter systems.[31]Direct discharge of septic tank effluent into groundwater is prohibited in Ireland, while the indirect discharge via unsaturated subsoil into groundwater, e.g. by means of a septic drain field, or the direct discharge into surface water is permissible in accordance with a Water Pollution Act license.[31]Registered septic tanks must be desludged by an authorized contractor at least once a year; the removed fecal sludge is disposed of, either to a managed municipal wastewater treatment facility or to agriculture provided that nutrient management regulations are met.[31]

United Kingdom

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Since 2015, only certain property owners inEnglandandWaleswith septic tanks or small packaged sewage treatment systems need to register their systems, and either apply for a permit or qualify for an exemption with theEnvironment Agency.[32]Permits need to be granted to systems that discharge more than a certain volume of effluent in a given time or that discharge effluent directly into sensitive areas (e.g., some groundwater protection zones).[33]In general, permits are not granted for new septic tanks that discharge directly into surface waters. A septic tank discharging into a watercourse must be replaced or upgraded by 1 January 2020 to a Sewage Treatment Plant (also called anOnsite sewage facility), or sooner if the property is sold before this date, or if the Environment Agency (EA) finds that it is causing pollution.

InNorthern Ireland,theDepartment of the Environmentmust give permission for all wastewater discharges where it is proposed that the discharge will go to a waterway or soil infiltration system. The discharge consent will outline conditions relating to the quality and quantity of the discharge in order to ensure the receiving waterway or the underground aquifer can absorb the discharge.[34]

The Water Environment Regulations 2011 regulate the registration of septic tank systems inScotland.Proof of registration is required when new properties are being developed or existing properties change ownership.[35]

Australia

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In Australia, septic tank design and installation requirements are regulated by State Governments, through Departments of Health and Environmental Protection Agencies. Regulation may include Codes of Practice[36][37]and Legislation.[38]Regulatory requirements for the design and installation of septic tanks commonly references Australian Standards (1547 and 1546). Capacity requirements for septic tanks may be outlined within Codes of Practice, and can vary between states.

Mainly because of water leaching from the effluent drains of a lot of closely spaced septic systems,[39]many council districts (e.g.Sunshine Coast, Queensland) have banned septic systems, and require them to be replaced with much more expensive small-scalesewage treatmentsystems that actively pump air into the tank, producing an aerobic environment.[citation needed]Septic systems have to be replaced as part of any new building applications, regardless of how well the old system performed.[citation needed]

United States

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According to theUS Environmental Protection Agency,in the United States it is the home owners' responsibility to maintain their septic systems.[40]Anyone who ignores this requirement will eventually experience costly repairs when solids escape the tank and clog the clarified liquid effluent disposal system.

InWashington,for example, a "shellfish protection district" or "clean water district" is a geographic service area designated by a county to protect water quality and tideland resources. The district provides a mechanism to generate local funds for water quality services to control non-point sources of pollution, such as septic system maintenance. The district also serves as an educational resource, calling attention to the pollution sources that threaten shellfish growing waters.[41]

Slang usage

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The term "septic tank", or more usually "septic", is used in some parts of Britain as a slang term to refer to Americans,[42]from Cockneyrhyming slangseptic tank equalling yank.[43]This is sometimes further shortened to "seppo" by Australians.[44]

See also

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