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Untreated liquid household wastes (sewage) will quickly clog your absorption field if not properly treated. The septic tank is a holding tank in which this treatment can take place. When sewage enters the septic tank, the heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank; the lighter solids, fats and greases partially decompose and rise to the surface and form a layer of scum. The solids that have settled to the bottom are attacked by bacteria and form sludge.
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| septic |
A condition produced by anaerobic bacteria. If severe, the wastewater turns black, gives off foul odors, contains little or no dissolved oxygen and creates a high oxygen demand.
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| septic arthritis |
Bacterial infection of a joint or joints. Many organisms may do this but is usually very serious and may be life-threatening and must be diagnosed and treated urgently.
Ãâó: www.ilar.org/Glossary/Glossary_s.htm
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| septic arthritis |
Bacterial infection of one or more joints; requires urgent diagnosis and treatment.
Ãâó: www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/glossary.asp...
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| septic tank |
a tank, commonly buried, to which all of the wastewaters from the home should flow and in which, primary digestion of the organic matter occurs by anaerobic bacteria; the main topsoil: rich, upper layer of soil.
Ãâó: www.wef.org/publicinfo/NewsRoom/wastewater_glossar...
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