Input Baffle
Where sewage enters from house.
First Compartment
This is where sewage is processed. Only the clear effluent or wastewater layer should leave and go into the second compartment.
Sludge Layer
also referred to as the solids layer contains all the solid material that is not supposed to leave the tank or enter any other system components. This is the material that needs to be pumped out on a regular basis.
Sludge Layer
also referred to as the solids layer contains all the solid material that is not supposed to leave the tank or enter any other system components. This is the material that needs to be pumped out on a regular basis.
Air Space
Septic tanks are designed to leave some room at the top in case of a blockage or in the event a large amount of effluent water comes into the tank. It prevents backing up out of the tank lids or into the home.
Air Space
Septic tanks are designed to leave some room at the top in case of a blockage or in the event a large amount of effluent water comes into the tank. It prevents backing up out of the tank lids or into the home.
Scum
The scum layer contains the grease, fat, and other non-water soluble materials that go down the drains and toilets.
Scum
The scum layer contains the grease, fat, and other non-water soluble materials that go down the drains and toilets.
Output Baffle
Wastewater goes to drainfield
Wastewater
The wastewater layer, also known as the effluent layer, contains the treated water that has cleared and can safely leave the septic tank to the next step in the septic system.
Wastewater
The wastewater layer, also known as the effluent layer, contains the treated water that has cleared and can safely leave the septic tank to the next step in the septic system.
Inspection Pipe
When pumping two-compartment septic tanks, both sides should be pumped to allow for a complete visual inspection of the tank and baffles.
Second Compartment
This compartment contains the effluent filter which helps ensure no solids leave the tank and enter the dosing tank. Once clear effluent or wastewater enters this compartment, it will then go out into the next system component.
Inspection Pipe
When pumping two-compartment septic tanks, both sides should be pumped to allow for a complete visual inspection of the tank and baffles.