A vertical pipe attached to the distribution lines of a septic drain field that rises above the soil surface. It provides essential ventilation to the underground leaching system, allowing oxygen to reach the aerobic bacteria that break down effluent and letting built-up gases escape.
Heard on the job
Make sure you don't hit the breezer with the riding mower when you cut the grass over the leach field.
Also heard as
- septic vent
- leach field vent