What is a septic system "T" or "baffle"?

A septic system "T" or "baffle" serves a crucial role in the operation of a septic tank by preventing floating solids from escaping the tank into the drain field. Positioned at the inlet and outlet of the septic tank, these components help to maintain the effectiveness of the septic system by allowing heavier solids to settle at the bottom while keeping lighter materials, such as fats and oils, from exiting with the effluent.

By ensuring that only treated wastewater, rather than raw solids, is discharged into the drain field, the T or baffle contributes to the overall health and functionality of the septic system. This is important because allowing solids to escape can lead to clogging in the drain field, potentially causing system failure and environmental contamination.

The other options present different functionalities unrelated to the primary function of a T or baffle in septic systems. Measuring tools are not involved in the separation of solids, components that enhance aerobic treatment do not pertain directly to the baffles, and the drain field itself has a distinct purpose related to effluent absorption rather than the processes occurring within the tank.