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On-site wastewater treatment systems provide treatment and ultimate dispersal of wastewater from homes and small businesses. They usually consist of a septic tank, a drain field and the underlying soil. When properly designed, installed and maintained, they are an environmentally benign method to manage household wastewater.
Status and Revision History Published on Aug 16, 2004Published on Feb 23, 2009Published on May 14, 2009Published with Full Review on Feb 15, 2012Published with Minor Revisions on Aug 02, 2017Published with Minor Revisions on Apr 30, 2024