Drain Field
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008500
Shallow, covered, excavation made in unsaturated soil into which pretreated wastewater is discharged through distribution piping for application onto soil infiltration surfaces through porous media or manufactured (gravelless) components placed in the excavations. The soil accepts, treats, and disperses wastewater as it percolates through the soil, ultimately discharging to groundwater.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008500 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Land, waste and cleanup |
| References | Septic Systems Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Shallow, covered, excavation made in unsaturated soil into which pretreated wastewater is discharged through distribution piping for application onto soil infiltration surfaces through porous media or manufactured (gravelless) components placed in the excavations. The soil accepts, treats, and disperses wastewater as it percolates through the soil, ultimately discharging to groundwater.",
"subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
"references": [
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