Which of the Following Explains Why Many Household Septic Systems

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why many household septic systems end up contaminating the shallow groundwater system?

• A) all of the answers listed here
• B) water table is too high for the system to operate properly
• C) drain field becomes plugged by solids leaving the septic tank
• D) residents pouring household chemicals down their drains
• E) permeability of material beneath drain field is too low for proper drainage

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