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Overview
"Out of sight, out of mind" is not a statement that applies to the millions of home owners who rely on septic systems to manage their wastewater. Most people are unfamiliar with such waste systems but must maintain and monitor them nonetheless - or pay someone else to do it. And when something goes wrong, septic systems require immediate attention. Until now, there has been little nontechnical information available for home owners. This illustrated and easy-to-understand manual covers the basics of a septic tank and drain field, potential problems and solutions, greywater systems, composting toilets, and alternative systems such as mounds, sand filters, and wetlands. For the rural home owner, there is also a chapter on small-town options for wastewater disposal.Synopsis
More than 28 million households have septic systems, but few homeowners know how they operate or how to maintain them. This clearly written, illustrated guide addresses that need, emphasizing conventional septic systems powered by gravity flow, filtering through soil, and the natural soil organisms that purify sewage. The book discusses maintenance, what to do if things go wrong, and alternative systems such as mounds and sand filters. Additional chapters cover graywater systems, composting toilets, and a unique history of water-borne waste disposal. This expanded edition contains three new chapters.
Peter Hemp
If you have a septic system or-like me-are thinking about getting one, this volume deserves to be on your bookshelf. Fine Homebuilding