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SEWAGE SERVICES Collection and disposal See Also: Sewage collection and disposal A system of Sewer pipes (sewers) collects sewage and takes it for treament or disposal. The system of sewers is called Sewerage . Where a main sewerage system has not been provided, sewage may be collected from homes by pipes into Septic Tanks or Cesspit s, where it may be treated or collected in Vehicle s and taken for treament or disposal. Properly functioning leach lines and septic tank do not require emptying. Treatment See Also: Sewage treatment Sewage Treatment is the process of removing the contaminants from sewage to produce liquid and solid ( Sludge ) suitable for discharge to the environment or for reuse. It is a form of Waste Management . A septic tank or other On-site Wastewater Treatment system such as Biofilters can be used to treat sewage close to where it is created. Sewage water is a complex matrix, with many distinctive chemical characteristics. These include high concentrations of ammonium, nitrate, phosphorous, high conductivity (due to high dissolved solids), high alkalinity, with pH typically ranging between 7 and 8. Trihalomethanes are also likely to be present as a result of past disinfection. In Advanced Countries sewage collection and treatment is typically subject to local, state and federal Regulations And Standards . FACTS ABOUT SEWAGE
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