Pressure Distribution Systems
In many situations, septic
tank systems with pressure distribution systems are required rather
than conventional gravity drainfield (leachfield) systems. What is a
pressure distribution system?
A pressure distribution system is one that uses a pump to move effluent
from the sewage tank to the drainfield.
The major components needed are:
1. A dosing tank that collects effluent from the septic tank
2. A pump to move the liquid out of the dosing tank and to the drain field
or mound.
3. Controls - floats, timer, electronic controller - to turn the pump on and off.
4. Manifolds (PVC pipe) to distribute the septic effluent to the
lateral lines
5. Lateral lines (PVC pipes) with holes drilled to evenly distribute
the liquid into the drainfield or mound.
Other pages of this website go into detail about each of these topics
along with addional related wastewater handling devices like distribution boxes and drop boxes.