human
I have a septic tank, and I want to know the difference between it and a septic system. What are the main differences?
assistant
The primary difference between a septic tank and a septic system is that a septic tank is designed solely for the purpose of treating wastewater from a building’s plumbing fixtures, while a septic system is designed to treat both wastewater and stormwater runoff from a property. A septic tank is typically made of concrete or fiberglass, whereas a septic system includes an underground leach field, which is usually made of gravel and sand. Additionally, a septic tank is typically emptied manually by a professional service, while a septic system may require pumping services on a regular basis.