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Further info for Septic tanks & drainage fields

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EPA info on septic tank & drainage field construction: plan of septic tank and drainage field

Plan of septic tank and drainage field from the Irish EPA Code of Practice.

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EPA info on drainage field construction: percolation area

Cross-section of percolation trench.

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EPA info on drainage field construction: raised percolation area

Cross-section of raised percolation bed.

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