Glossary:Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System
From Indian River Lagoon Project
onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS)
Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), commonly referred to as septic systems, can contain any one or more of the following components: septic tank; subsurface drainfield; aerobic treatment unit; graywater tank; laundry wastewater tank; grease interceptor; pump tank; waterless, incinerating or organic waste-composing toilet; and sanitary pit privy. An OSTDS must provide for subsurface effluent disposal and must not have any open tanks or open treatment units.
Word Class: noun
Synonym: Septic system
Example: Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal for 30 percent of Florida’s population.
