Guidelines for Soakaway System

THE SOAKAWAY SYSTEM

ii) Screen

Purpose : To remove suspended solids and coarse matter in the wastewater.

Design Considerations:

(a) Openings should be sufficiently small to retain the solids but large enough to allow the wastewater to pass through.

(b) Screenings can be easily removed on a regular basis.

Maintenance Requirement : Periodic removal of screenings and cleaning.