What is the most common type of septic system?
Conventional System
Conventional System Gravity systems are one of the most common types of septic systems. Due to their simplicity, a conventional gravity system is a very affordable option for single-family homes or small businesses. This system transports wastewater through gravity into the septic tank.
What is a septic system and where is most commonly used?
More accurately, septic tanks are components of the wider septic system which comprises of the tank, pipes and a drainfield. Septic tanks are typically used in situations where it would not be feasible to connect the house to the municipal centralized sewer system.
What is a standard septic system?
A typical septic system consists of a septic tank and a drainfield, or soil absorption field. The septic tank digests organic matter and separates floatable matter (e.g., oils and grease) and solids from the wastewater.
What is the best septic system for clay soil?
If your ground has high clay soils or massive clay, the lagoon is perfect for those types of soil. If you have a large lot the lagoon can be hidden from site and will not need much maintenance (out of site out of mind). Most commonly the lagoon is one of the most inexpensive types of systems (cheaper the better).
Do all septic tanks need a soakaway?
The most significant change to the General Binding Rules, in this case, stated that all septic tanks must not drain to a soakaway but to a drainage field, or drainage fields, definitely not to a local ditch or watercourse. They and any other connecting pipework, are the parts that make up your septic system.
Can you put a septic system in clay soil?
Clay soils with poor drainage will, therefore, have a reduced capacity to absorb effluent from a septic system, and will not be able to process wastewater effluent efficiently. The result is a reduced performance of the septic system, or even system failure, which can cause effluent to pool on the surface.
Can you put a septic tank in clay soil?
Clay soil does not support the drainage field system, which is a key component of septic tanks. For that reason, septic tanks are not effective when installed in soil with a high clay content. If you have clay soil on your property, then it is recommended that you upgrade to a full sewage treatment plant.
