In this guide to septic systems, CR shares a detailed breakdown of the workings of a home septic system, with expert advice ...

What Materials Are A Septic Tank Made From? Septic tanks are typically made from three main types of material: concrete, plastic, and fiberglass. In the past, tanks were also made of metal.

All septic systems include a large plastic, concrete or fiberglass receptacle called a septic tank buried some distance from ...