Question

Generally, a private sewage disposal system consists of a septic tank that discharges effluent into a(n) __________.

a. Public sewer system
b. Stormwater retention pond
c. Drainage ditch
d. Drainfield or leach field

Answer 1

A private sewage disposal system consists of a septic tank that discharges effluent into a drainfield or leach field.

Step-by-step explanation:

A private sewage disposal system consists of a septic tank that discharges effluent into a

drainfield or leach field

.

A septic tank system is an individual sewage treatment system for homes in typically rural settings. The septic tank is a large container where sludge settles to the bottom, and microorganisms decompose the organic solids anaerobically. The drainfield is a network of perforated pipes where the clarified water seeps into the soil and is further purified by bacteria.