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Extra Plumbing Information

Extra Plumbing Information. Septic Tanks: Soak Pit. Latrine. Soakaway. Watertight settling tank. Septic Tanks: Soak Pit. Soil filters water, like a sieve. Microorganisms eat the dirt. Septic Tanks. Non biodegradable waste will block the tank.

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Extra Plumbing Information

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  1. Extra Plumbing Information

  2. Septic Tanks: Soak Pit Latrine Soakaway Watertight settling tank

  3. Septic Tanks: Soak Pit Soil filters water, like a sieve Microorganisms eat the dirt

  4. Septic Tanks Non biodegradable waste will block the tank Can make the septic tank smell. Need more often emptying Some chemicals will kill off the bacteria and stop the septic tank working

  5. Septic Tanks The tank needs periodic cleaning to remove scum and built up sludge about every 3 years. Its called a Septic tank as the waste is degraded under anaerobic conditions (no oxygen) Waste water needs to remain in tank for minimum 24 hrs to ensure it settles

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