HOW SEWER AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS WORK
If you're looking for a new house, you may have observed that certain areas are served by public sewer systems, while others rely on septic systems. In general, cities and towns, as well as their near environs, will rely on sewer systems maintained by the local public works department. If a community is not served by the municipal sewer system, residents will often use a septic system to dispose of waste. The homeowners are charged regularly, usually on a monthly basis for using the services of the public sewer systems, however, it has the advantage that the homeowner does not have to worry about its timely maintenance and upkeep. Septic systems are the homeowner's duty to maintain, but because there is no monthly cost, they are usually less expensive in the long term. The Working and Importance of the Sewer and Septic Systems 1. Where does the waste go? A septic tank consists of a holding facility, so all the waste material is collected in the tank itself. Wherea