What Is the First Consideration When Sizing a Septic System

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the first consideration when sizing a septic system?

• A) the amount of sewage flow per 24-hour period
• B) the size of the septic tank
• C) the size of the drainage lines in the leaching fields
• D) the size of the seepage pit

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