Septic systems are a common method of waste treatment that are implemented in millions of homes across the United States alone. But how do they work?

This animation was made in collaboration with the New Mexico Environment Department: https://www.env.nm.gov/

Written by: Michael Broussard NMED LW Program Manager

To learn more about on-site decentralized wastewater visit: https://infohub.swefc.unm.edu/odww/

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Animation and Modeling:
Clayton Rimbert   / creativityrendered  

Narration:
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