Wastewater is generated by most of the water usages in a home. This includes toilet wastes, kitchen wastes, bath water, and laundry waste. Because wastewater contains nitrates, phosphates, bacteria and viruses, it must be treated and disposed of in a way that will safeguard our drinking water supply and reduce potential health hazards. Each home not connected to a central or public wastewater facility, as is common on Maui, must have and maintain its own wastewater system. A properly functioning wastewater system disposes of wastes and treats the water so that it will be safe when it reaches recreational waters or drinking water tables.
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Cesspools and Septic Systems
Septic tanks are usually newer, made of plastic, fiberglass or concrete and have two covers. Cesspools are older, made of concrete and have one cover.
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