TYPES
OF
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Septic system design and size can vary widely, from within your neighborhood
to across the country, due to a combination of factors. These factors include
household size, soil type, site slope, lot size, proximity to sensitive water
bodies, weather conditions, or even local regulations. Below are ten of the
most common types of septic systems used. The list is not all-inclusive; there
are many other types of septic systems.
Septic Tank
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#septictank
Conventional System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#conventional
Chamber System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#chamber
Drip Distribution System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#dripdistribution
Aerobic Treatment Unit
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#aerobic
Mound Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#mound
Recirculating Sand Filter System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#sand
Evapotranspiration System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#evapotranspiration
Constructed Wetland System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#wetland
Cluster / Community System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems#cluster
Types of Septic Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/types-septic-systems
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TOPICS
Septic Systems Home
https://www.epa.gov/septic
Learn About Septic Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/learn-about-septic-systems
Why Maintain Your Septic System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/why-maintain-your-septic-system
How to Care for Your Septic System
https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system
What to Do If Your Septic System Fails
https://www.epa.gov/septic/what-do-if-your-septic-system-fails
How Your Septic System Can Impact Nearby Water Sources
https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-your-septic-system-can-impact-nearby-water-sources
Outreach Toolkit
https://www.epa.gov/septic/septic-systems-outreach-toolkit
More Resources for Homeowners with Septic Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/more-resources-homeowners-septic-systems
Technical Resources about Septic Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/technical-resources-about-septic-systems
Decentralized System Partners
https://www.epa.gov/septic/decentralized-system-partners
Programs Related to Septic Systems
https://www.epa.gov/septic/programs-related-septic-systems
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Drinking
Water
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/index.html
Healthy
Water
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/
Global
WASH
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/index.html
Healthy
Swimming
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/index.html
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Other Uses
of Water
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/other/index.html
WASH-related
Emergencies &
Outbreaks
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/index.html
Sanitation,
Hygiene and Wastewater
Resource Guide
http://water.worldbank.org/water/shw-resource-guide
Water,
Sanitation, &
Environmentally-related
Hygiene
http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/index.html
How to
Recognize Different Types
of Pipes
http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/plumbing/pipes/how-to-recognize-different-types-of-pipes/
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Hesperian
Health Guides
http://hesperian.org/
Medtube
https://medtube.net/
Medical
Scientific
animations
http://medical-animation-studio.com/MedicalAnimation.html
U.S.
National Library
of Medicine
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/
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