Septic systems for handling sewage have to be maintained but little information is available on the subject. This manual explains how they work, the potential problems that owners often encounter and how to repair them when they go awry.

"This manual contains overview information on treatment technologies, installation practices, and past performance."--Introduction.

This reader-friendly guide covers virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, including how to solve routine well and septic system problems, how to choose the best well and septic system, septic designs, and more.