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What is the difference between a septic and a sewer system?
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The main difference between a septic tank and a sewer system is that a septic tank is designed to treat and dispose of waste water from a home, while a sewer system transports wastewater away from the home. A septic tank typically consists of a container or tank with an outlet pipe that connects to the drain field, which is usually located in the yard. Wastewater from the home flows into the tank through the outlet pipe where it undergoes anaerobic digestion, breaking down the solid matter into liquid form. This liquid then passes through the drain field, where the solids are filtered out by soil bacteria, leaving clean water for use in the home.