ABSTRACT

If you live near a pond or a lake away from an urban area, there is a good chance your wastewater is treated with an on-site wastewater treatment system, also called an individual septic treatment system (ISTS). Septic systems are generally considered an efficient and safe way for collecting, treating, and disposing of wastewater produced in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry. When your system is properly maintained, it is environmentally safe and will last for years.