septic tank

US /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
UK /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
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化粪池

an underground tank in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a leaching field.

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Our house uses a septic tank system for wastewater.
我们家使用化粪池系统处理废水。
The plumber had to pump out the septic tank.
水管工不得不抽空化粪池