Guidelines for Soakaway System
THE SOAKAWAY SYSTEM
iii) Catch-pit
Purpose : To collect wastewater from dung channels and to facilitate removal of solid matters.
Design Considerations:
(a) Sufficiently large to prevent overflows.
(b) Enable screening of solids and grits.
(c) Provision for emptying solids and grits.
(d) Covered to prevent ingress of rainwater.
Maintenance Requirement: Removal of trapped solids and grits after every washing or hosing down operation.
