Not as critical for greywater as it is for septic systems with solids in the line but still best practice for any system.
Dry well septic system design.
With the right soil conditions a dry well might be part of a septic system.
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A dry well can be a simple hole filled with gravel a perforated container or one or more large vertical concrete rings pipes with perforated sides.
Cleanout allows you to inspect line from house to settling basin and remove blocking debris.
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A dry well is an excellent way to divert water runoff from your roof away from your home and yard.
A little short on safety and maintenance.
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The most common problem with a dry well is that over time lint solids soap and scum in waste water can clog the openings of the well s walls and the pores of the surrounding soil.
Installation key is a well bedded tank in plenty of 3 4 inch gravel.
Drywell design uses in depth.
As this build up continues water does not filter out of the well at an adequate rate.
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Many dry wells function for years without problems but sometimes sediment and debris washed along with runoff can clog the pit walls and reduce the dry well s ability to disperse water.
Wastewater flows from the home or business into a dry well septic tank.
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The size and type of dry well chosen depends on the amount of water present.