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Concept: septic tank in the concept vocabulary
| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7613 |
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| Preferred label | septic tank |
| Definition | A tank, usually underground, into which sewage flows, the deposited matter being wholly, or partially broken down through anaerobic action. The final effluent may be allowed to soak into the ground through a system of agricultural drains, if the soil is suitable. Alternatively, the tank must be emptied at regular intervals by a special road-tanker. |
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| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
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European Environment Agency
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