Septic System Owner's Manual
"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...
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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
What It's About viiiThe Tank 2The Drainfield 12The Soil 28Down the Drain 36Septic System Maintenance 46Red Alert! 55Graywater Systems 62Composting Toilet Systems 72Advanced Systems 84Excessive Engineering and Regulatory Overkill 100A Tale of Two Sewers 111Small Town Septic System Upgrades 117A Brief History of Wastewater Disposal 133Appendix 156Index 176
\ Peter HempIf you have a septic system or-like me-are thinking about getting one, this volume deserves to be on your bookshelf. Fine Homebuilding\ \
