Owning a septic system can be a new experience for many homeowners. Here are the ins and outs of owning a septic system on Cape Cod including helpful information and links. What is a Septic System Put simply it is an engineered system that, along with your modern plumbing, safely removes waste water from the home. In their simplest form these systems include a tank which captures solids and a leaching field (called a drainfield in this diagram by the EPA) wherein the liquid
