Guidelines for Soakaway System

THE SOAKAWAY SYSTEM

iii) Catch-pit

Purpose : To collect wastewater from dung channels and to facilitate removal of solid matters.

Design Considerations:

(a) Sufficiently large to prevent overflows.
(b) Enable screening of solids and grits.
(c) Provision for emptying solids and grits.
(d) Covered to prevent ingress of rainwater.

Maintenance Requirement: Removal of trapped solids and grits after every washing or hosing down operation.