How many gallons per day do residential cesspool and septic tank soil absorption systems typically discharge?

The figure of 400 billion gallons is significantly higher than typical discharge amounts for residential cesspool and septic tank soil absorption systems. In fact, residential systems do not discharge anywhere near that volume. Instead, the average daily discharge from these systems generally ranges from a few hundred gallons per day for a single household to perhaps a few thousand gallons when considering various cumulative residential systems.

When estimating for a broader perspective, the cumulative total for multiple households over a larger area might result in a substantial number, but relating that to an individual residential discharge results in figures that are not anywhere close to hundreds of billions.

Therefore, the correct perspective regarding residential cesspools and septic systems would indicate more moderate daily discharges, far beneath the gigantic volume reflected in the choice provided. Understanding typical residential wastewater generation can clarify why such high values are impractical.