Private septic systems are two parts made of: the holding and digesting tanks, and the dispersal field. Here we are presenting you a small system that can be used of two people with no laundry. The concept different than a larger septic system. There is smaller tank and the design is missing the important items: internal baffles and a qualified site assessment.  This particular system uses two drums of 55 gallon (208.2 L) as opposed to the 1,000 to 2,000 gallon (3,785.4 to 7,570.8 L) tanks that are used for a standard home septic system. The way it is build and function is explained in the link bellow.

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