Once the primary treated (traditional septic tank) or secondary treated (wastewater treatment plant) effluent moves through the tank treatment process the resulting wastewater is gravity fed or pumped into the septic trench or bed for absorption into the surrounding ground.

An absorption trench is a depression or excavation in the ground wherein the wastewater is distributed to reduce odour and filtration of pathogens, toxins, and other pollutants. Well that's the technical definition, read on to find out what it is and how it works.

<p>If you have a septic tank on your property and have not experienced what happens when it becomes too full, this information page will give you some valuable insights.&nbsp;</p> <p>A septic tank is a vital part of any home&rsquo;s <a title="wastewater system, septic tanks" href="../../../../wastewater-treatment/home-sewage-treatment-plant">wastewater system </a>as it safely collects and treats sewage; however, like any system, it has limits. When a septic tank becomes too full, it can't process new wastewater, which can lead to serious problems for your home, health, and the environment, and potentially drain field failure.</p> <p>If you rely on a septic tank to manage your household or business wastewater, you mustn't let it reach capacity. The outcome can be inconvenient, unpleasant, harmful to your health and costly to resolve.&nbsp;</p>

Installation and operating costs can vary significantly across the various on-site sewage treatment options. There are many factors which can affect the price of your system including soil type, property slope, setbacks to waterways, as well as setbacks to other buildings. All these points need to be considered when choosing and designing your sewage treatment plant.

<p>Discover the benefits of portable septic tanks and where they are best used.</p>

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