Raji George on Instagram: "Sewage System in Rural Areas Unlike homes in urban settings that are typically connected to a municipal sewer system, properties in rural areas often rely on private sewage systems, most commonly septic systems. These systems are designed to manage and treat household wastewater safely and efficiently on-site. A standard septic system includes a septic tank and a drainfield (also called a leach field). Wastewater from the home flows into the tank, where solids settle a