A soak pit is a technique for discharging wastewater underground after partial treatment in a septic tank or a latrine. Learn about the needs, design, functions, types, and advantages and disadvantages of soak pits. How Does Soak Pit Works? A soak pit is usually built in a circular or rectangular chamber with pores at regular intervals. An effluent (wastewater from the toilet, kitchen, bathroom, etc.) carrying pipe connects it with the septic tank. Soak pit undergoes the partial treatment of the effluent water coming out of the primary treatment unit. The soak pit discharges clear and non-harmful water to the ground. The soak pit is designed in such a way that the treated water comes out of the porous walls of the soak pit. The soak pit helps to recharge the groundwater bodies. 99acres explains the importance of a soak pit to safely discard wastewater from septic tanks or primary treatment units into the underlying ground.
