As homeowners, we tend to think more about the things coming into our house (i.e. electricity, gas, water, pests, etc.) rather than the things going out. However, lots of stuff leaves our homes every day in the form of waste.
What happens to it? Do you really want to know? I think inquiring minds want to know.
I recently met a water engineer who told me that while most people don't think about it, the costs of dirty water leaving our homes is more expensive than the costs of water coming into our homes -- the sewer part of the water & sewer bill makes up more of the expenses.
Arlington County, Virginia recently released a video that explains what happens to our "crap" at its waste treatment facility. If you've ever driven down South Glebe Road towards the intersection of Route 1 in Arlington (near Crystal City) you've likely noticed the stench.
Watch the entertaining and very educational video below to learn more about:
CRAP: Where it Goes & What Happens to It!
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Hi Brian...What a crappy post!
For those of us living out in the country with our own septic systems and drainfields, we're probably a little more cognizant of what happens to our waste.
Great idea to share this video with your suburban readers.
Kate
Great post. Thanks for sharing Brian.
Hmmm... not sure I wanted to know... LOL
TMI Brian, (but I did watch the whole crappy thing!) lol~ Thanks.... i think.... :-)
OK so we're on septic. We just let it run off into the lake. :)
Oh, so much that could be said here...
Something to think about. I have also read this is one reason to leave the lids of those toilet seats down--sewer fumes do come up into the house.
Brian - thanks for sharing this - it is indeed interesting!