Septic System Anatomy Video

I have a septic tank in front of my yard. Should a septic tank have a sump pump in it?

I have a tank of some sort in my basement, someone told me it a grease trap, don't know much myself, but I believe it a sump pump. When I have my inspection the person said that it was my sump
pump. But no sump pump was in it and no hook up for electicity. Pls explain if possible.

Tim,

I ran across this waste removal system, (DAAB) Deployable Aqueous Aerobic Bioreactor for use in situations like Katrina. It seems that there are more and more requirements for 'alternative septic' systems with new rural building sites. It seems like there should be less expensive systems that could be installed than being tied to having to use a 'licensed septic crew'. I just want a DYI version that I can build and install myself, that meets the requirements for an 'alternative septic' system. I realize that each system would need a design based on the location but come on, septic systems are not rocket science.

My leach field of my 1 1/2 year old septic system leaks waste water to the surface when the lift tank pump turns on.There is 12 to 15 inches of dirt over the field and the septic co. says they istalled it to code and the county inspector OKed it, thus no warranty or liability for them. I purchased the house 1 year ago during a dry period and the home warranty excludes septic. I have limited space due to a woods with ravine behind the house. Any ideas?

how to find the distribution box to our septic field