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Connecting Effluent Line to Drain Field Distribution System

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Setting in a new Septic System...How it all works!

What happens here

This step shows the connection of the effluent line from the septic tank to the drain field's distribution system. A person uses a cordless drill to create an opening or secure a fitting on a black corrugated pipe section, which appears to be a distribution box or an inlet for the drain field. A white PVC pipe, identified as carrying the liquid portion (effluent) from the septic tank, is then connected to this system, directing the treated water into the drain field lines.

Goal: Integrate the septic tank's outflow with the drain field system.

Tools and materials

  • Black Corrugated Drain Pipe — Receiving effluent and distributing it into the drain field, Cordless Drill Milwaukee