What You Should Know About Your Septic System in Maui...

Jan, 2014 by Alma Abell

The average homeowner knows little to nothing about their home’s septic system other than it is a sewage and waste disposal unit. Until something goes wrong with their septic system in Maui homeowners almost never think about this aspect of their plumbing. The following information will provide you with things you need to know so you will no longer be the average homeowner with little knowledge of septic systems. Domestic wastewater consists mostly of water (98.8 percent) with a few particulates of solids. Residential septic systems are designed to handle up to 200 gallons per day per person. For instance, a family of four people can easily use up to 800 gallons of water per day. Every septic system has what is called a leach field around it and a chamber system that properly...

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