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A well-functioning septic tank is the heart of this system, and it consists of three crucial layers: the scum layer, the effluent layer, and the sludge layer.
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Measure Septic Tank Levels How and Why to Measure Septic Tank
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Septic System Education - McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. in PA
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Septic Systems
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Understanding Septic Systems – Onsite Wastewater Resource Center
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