Septic pit
Septic pit
A septic pit often occurs in connection with a dump toilet. As the name suggests, it is a deep hole, the outer walls usually consist of concrete. The ground, however, is free of concrete; it has a porous surface, usually earth. Faeces and urine are passed through a pipe into the pit. Liquids seep into the soil; Solids (droppings, toilet paper, etc.) remain in the septic tank. When the tank is filled to a certain level, it is pumped out or closed with soil and a new pit is created. For environmental reasons, septic pits are now banned in many areas in Germany, but are still widespread in other countries (e.g. Canada, USA, Spain and France).