Septic Tank - A sewage-settling tank intended to retain the sludge in immediate contact with the sewage flowing through the tank, for a sufficient period to secure satisfactory decomposition of organic sludge solids by bacterial action.
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A concrete or bituminous- covered metal tank where sewage is digested by bacterial action.
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Septic Tank: Tank Drain installation whereby sewage decomposes through bacteriological action, which can be slowed down or stopped altogether by the use of chemicals such as bleach, biological washing powders etc.
Septic tank - A tank constructed or manufactured to accept sewerage when no mains system is available.
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Sleeper wall - A wall to support the ground floor, usually honeycombed in construction to provide ventilation.
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Septic Tank Private drainage installation whereby sewage is collected into a chamber and decomposes through the action of bacteria, with remaining solids requiring removal periodically, and liquids running off to a water course or soakaway.
Not to be confused with a "septic tank" which treats waste.
Chipboard - often referred to as "particle board". Chips of wood compressed and glued into sheet form.
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