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Above ground septic systems consist of three main components: 1) a septic tank (pretreatment unit), 2) a dosing chamber that houses the pump, and 3) the above ground sand mound which serves as the drainage bed.
Feb 23, 2024 · An above-ground septic tank is similar to a traditional, below-ground septic tank. The tank for both is a large container that acts as a reservoir and holds water, waste, and sewage before it is discharged onto a leach field (aka a discharge area).
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Conventional gravity septic systems don't always conform to all lots. This video explains some of the above-ground septic system requirements and why we use...
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- Septic Tank. A septic tank is a buried, watertight tank designated and constructed to receive and partially treat raw domestic sanitary wastewater. Heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank while greases and lighter solids float to the top.
- Conventional System. A conventional decentralized wastewater treatment system consists of a septic tank and a trench or bed subsurface wastewater infiltration system, known as a drainfield.
- Chamber System. Gravelless drainfields have been widely used for over 30 years in many states and have become a conventional technology replacing gravel systems.
- Drip Distribution System. The drip distribution system is a type of effluent dispersal that can be used in many types of drainfields. The main advantage of the drip distribution system is that no large mound of soil is needed as the drip laterals are inserted into the top 6 to 12 inches of soil.
An above-ground septic tank is a type of septic system that is installed above ground level. In most cases, wastewater flows from the home to a septic tank, then via gravity to a pumping tank which pumps it to a sand mound located above ground level, where it is evenly distributed throughout the drain field.
Jan 25, 2024 · What Are Above Ground Septic Systems? Above ground septic systems, also known as elevated or raised septic systems, are alternative wastewater treatment systems that are designed to be installed above the natural ground level.
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Aug 11, 2023 · Unlike traditional septic systems that rely on extensive drain fields, above-ground aerobic septic systems eliminate the need for large drain fields altogether. These systems treat wastewater more efficiently within a compact above-ground unit, minimizing the space required for installation.
