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What is the difference between a septic and a leach field?
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A septic tank is a small, underground holding tank that collects waste from a home or building. It uses bacteria to break down the waste into harmless byproducts. The liquid from the septic tank then flows through pipes to a leach field, which is an area of soil that has been saturated with water. The water in the soil absorbs the harmful chemicals from the septic tank and carries them away.