Glossary

Glossary with answers to common terms related to septic and rainwater solutions, providing clarity and guidance for your needs.

Septic System
OSSF
Aerobic Septic System
Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU)
Conventional Septic System
Septic Tank
Trash Tank
Pump Tank
Septic Drainfield
Leach Field
Low-Pressure Dosing (LPD) System
Spray Field
Drip Irrigation Septic System
Septic Pump
Effluent
Influent
Sludge
Scum
Septic Tank Pumping
Septic Tank Cleaning
Septic Riser
Septic Tank Lid
Effluent Filter
Septic Baffle
Aerobic Air Compressor

Aerator
Air Diffuser
Septic Control Panel
High-Water Alarm
Septic Alarm
Float Switch
Septic System Backup
Septic System Failure
Failing Drainfield
Septic Field Rehabilitation
Hydraulic Overloading
Septic Odor
Septic System Inspection
Septic Maintenance
Aerobic Maintenance Contract
TCEQ
TCEQ Chapter 285
Septic Permit
OSSF Authorized Agent
Site Evaluation
Septic System Design
Design Flow
Septic Setback
Grandfathered Septic System
Septic System Replacement