Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong?
A. A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided
B. The outlet invert level is kept 5 to 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level
C. The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm
D. The depth of tank is kept equal to its width
Answer: Option D
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The effluent of a septic tank is
A. Fit for discharge into any open drain
B. Foul and contains dissolved and suspended solids
C. As good as that from a complete treatment
D. None of these
The bottom of the sewage inlet chamber of septic tanks, is provided an outward slope
A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 15
D. 1 in 20
Drop manholes are the manholes
A. Without entry ladders
B. Without manhole covers
C. With depths more than 3.5 m
D. Having drains at different levels
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