septic system

Example Sentences

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He soon discovered his septic system didn’t work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The worst-case scenario, many said, would be fixing up their septic system to meet current requirements, and subsequently having to pay for the sewer line installation and connection later on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But we did have substantial damage to our well, to our septic system, to our road.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2024

Each time I flush my toilet, I get 1.6 gallons of water from my well and an equal 1.6 gallons of water flows back into the ground via my septic system.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Maybe this wasn’t a snow day, or a free day, or a broken septic system like the one that had closed school for a whole week last year.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin