Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems - Kitsap Public Health District
Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems - Kitsap Public Health District
Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems - Kitsap Public Health District
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How does it all work?<br />
:: Gravity Drainfields ::<br />
Gravity Drainfi elds are an onsite sewage system component made up of<br />
a network of pipes and/or other materials placed in trenches <strong>to</strong> distribute<br />
effl uent in<strong>to</strong> the soil. All OSS have some type of soil dispersal component.<br />
The size and type of the<br />
drainfi eld depends upon the<br />
estimated daily wastewater<br />
quantity and soil type.<br />
Gravity Distribution<br />
All liquid waste<br />
from home<br />
• Provides fi nal treatment and dispersal<br />
of effl uent in conjunction with native<br />
soils.<br />
• Relies on unsaturated and uncompacted<br />
soils <strong>to</strong> function properly.<br />
• Trenches are installed level and run<br />
parallel <strong>to</strong> the natural con<strong>to</strong>urs of<br />
the land.<br />
• Uses equal or serial distribution <strong>to</strong><br />
load effl uent in<strong>to</strong> the soil.<br />
• Should have a designated backup<br />
replacement area for future use.<br />
Clean-out<br />
(outside home)<br />
<strong>Septic</strong> Tank<br />
Access Riser<br />
Effl uent Filter Access<br />
Distribution-box<br />
Moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
Port<br />
100% Reserve<br />
Drainfi eld Area<br />
Gravel-Less<br />
Drainfi eld<br />
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