Question

Difference in imhoff tank and septic tank

Answer 1

An Imhoff tank is a two-stage septicsystem where the sludge is digested in a separate tank. This avoids mixing digested sludge with incoming sewage. Also, some septic tankdesigns have a second stage where the effluent from the anaerobic first stage is aerated before it drains into the seepage field.

Answer 2

The difference between both tanks is that Imhoff tanks are used for sewage with separate solid and liquid portions while septic tanks are for mixed sewage wastes.

Explanation:

• The basic difference between both tanks is that Imhoff tanks are mainly for medium population and sewage with separate solid and liquid portions while septic tanks are for a smaller population with mixed sewage wastes.
• Imhoff tank is a V-shaped anaerobic treatment chamber for wastes.
• Septic tanks are tanks for sewage wastes with high amounts of solids that can be sedimented out.

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