All About Septic Tanks
What is a Septic Tank? A septic tank is a watertight receptacle that’s buried in the ground. A two- to three-bedroom house usually requires a minimum of a 1000-gallon capacity tank. It is connected to the house’s waste drains by a pipe that feeds into the tank inlet. Partial walls inside the tank known as baffles are meant to promote the settling of waste. Although older tanks may not have them, most new tanks are fitted with filters that prevent smaller particles from entering the drain field....