0 a large, usually underground container in which solid waste and urine are dissolved by the action of bacteria --
There are a few septic tank latrines in urban areas but these are exceptional.
There was flooding, a sewerage leak from a septic tank, overflooding road drains and overflooding water courses.
A cesspool is an antiquated device, and the septic tank is the modern way of getting rid of sewage.
The mould of the gondola comes from a mould for a septic tank.
I find that there is still some confusion in the minds of people as to the difference between a septic tank and a cesspit.
There is no septic tank or purification works.
The cost of a septic tank does not therefore arise.
I speak as the owner of an unconnected septic tank.
