Your septic system is the final destination for all your home’s wastewater. It’s a self-contained underground water treatment system usually found in suburban and rural areas where property sizes are larger and there is little or no access to a centralized sewer system. A septic system is comprised of a septic tank and drain field. To help you better understand exactly how it works, Reliable Septic Services of Savannah, GA, offers this guide.

How Does A Septic System Work?

The main drainage pipe leads your home’s wastewater into the septic tank. The septic tank—a water-sealed concrete or fiberglass container—holds the water long enough for any organic matter to settle on the bottom and oil or grease to rise to the top. The remaining wastewater then leaves the septic tank and enters the drain field.

The drain field is a shallow, covered trench in an area of soil adjacent to the septic tank. Here, the wastewater is led through several pipes onto a permeable surface of soil. The soil naturally filters out any remaining contaminants and disperses it back into the groundwater supply, where it will be recycled and used again. 

If you still have any questions about septic systems, feel free to reach out to the friendly team at Reliable Septic Services of Savannah, GA. Contact them online via their Facebook page or website to ask about their septic tank maintenance services. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, give them a call at (912) 604-3088.