Septic Tank and Drainfield Operation and Maintenance
By Michael P. Vogel, Ed.D., MSU Extension Service Housing Specialist
“Households not served by public sewers usually depend on a septic system to dispose of wastewater. There are many different types of septic systems designed to fit a wide range of soil and site conditions. These include mound systems, sand filter systems and pressure distribution systems. This MontGuide should help you understand the operation and maintenance of a conventional gravity-flow septic system.”
