Practically all properties in the United States today are connected to utilities for running water, and the very concept of plumbing dates back to the Roman days. Today’s public utilities are more advanced than anything the Romans had, though, from large-scale sewage disposal systems to water treatment plants for entire cities. Most houses today are connected to these public utilities to get fresh water and dispose of sewage, but some properties in rural areas need a different option. Around 25% of American houses make use of septic systems instead, made up of septic tanks, natural filters, pipes, and more. Sometimes,…