Every homeowner needs to understand how wastewater from their household is handled after it leaves their home. Why? It helps you know why plumbers tell you not to pour certain substances down the drain or flush various things down the toilet. It also helps you learn why wastewater needs to be treated. Here are some important things to note about domestic wastewater treatment.
Understanding Domestic Wastewater
Domestic wastewater is a mixture of what you pour down drains in kitchen sinks, laundry rooms, bathrooms, washbasins and baths and what you flush down the toilet (this also includes the urinal drain).
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You've probably heard that you should pump your residential septic tank at least once every three or five years. If you've never owned a home before, you may wonder why the tank needs pumping. Septic systems are crucial in most residential homes today. They collect wastewater from the house and recycle it back into the environment through a leach field. Since they are installed out of sight, most homeowners don't care much about them.
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