Where Septage Is Disposed
When a septic tank is pumped, the waste removed—called septage—must be transported and disposed of safely according to local and environmental regulations. Septage contains solids, liquids, and sludge from your tank, and it’s handled only by licensed septic haulers.
Common Septage Disposal Locations
1. Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
Most septage is taken to a public wastewater treatment facility. There, it’s processed along with municipal sewage. The treatment plant breaks down organic matter, removes contaminants, and safely disposes of or reuses the treated water and solids.
2. Dedicated Septage Treatment Facilities
Some regions have specialized septage receiving stations or private treatment plants designed specifically for septic waste. These facilities treat and dewater septage before releasing or reusing the processed material.
3. Land Application Sites
In certain rural areas, treated septage may be applied to agricultural land as fertilizer, but only under strict environmental and health regulations. The septage must be properly stabilized and approved for land use by local authorities.
How Disposal Is Regulated
- Septic haulers must be licensed and permitted to transport and dispose of septage.
- Disposal sites are approved and monitored by local health departments or environmental agencies.
- Records of each load, including volume and destination, are typically required for compliance.
Our septage is always disposed of at an approved facility—most often a municipal wastewater treatment plant or licensed septage processing site. These facilities ensure the waste is treated safely and in accordance with environmental standards, protecting public health and groundwater quality.
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