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What is the difference between a septic tank and a sewage treatment plant?
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The main difference between a septic tank and a sewage treatment plant is that a septic tank is designed to treat wastewater from a residential or commercial building, while a sewage treatment plant is used for large-scale industrial waste disposal. A septic tank uses natural processes such as bacterial action to break down organic matter in wastewater, while a sewage treatment plant utilizes physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove contaminants.