The RV Waste Water System in Recreational Vehicles consists of two types of
tanks. One is the Black RV Waste Water Tank and the other is the Grey RV Waste
Water Tank.
Understanding the basics of the Black and Grey water RV Tanks, their components and how they function will
save you money and time.
Your RV Waste Water System, Odors, Treatments, Vents, Drains and Accessories needed to maintain
and safely dispose of RV Wastewater are part of every day RV life.
RV Waste Water System Black Tank
Your RV Black Water Holding Tank receives
human wastes from the RV Toilet. Human wastes contain friendly
bacteria. With time and adequate ventilation, Mother Nature will decompose
these wastes and turn them into carbon dioxide and water.
RV Waste Water System Grey Tanks
Many RV's have two RV Grey Water Holding
Tank. The main Grey Water Tank receives all the Wastewater from sinks, showers and bathtubs. If
there is a second tank it is usually the Galley Tank. This tank receives Wastewater from the kitchen and bar
sinks.
Most Grey Water Wastes contain soaps, greases and food wastes from washing, cleaning and cooking. Because most
of these wastes do not contain Natural Bacteria, there is little if any Bacterial Digestion that takes place.
RV Waste Water System Plumbing Fixtures
There are many componets that make up the typical RV Waste Water System Plumbing of a
typical RV. Some of the compnents include RV Sinks, Showers and bathtubs that drain into your Grey
and Black Water Holding Tanks.
RV Waste Water System Gages
RV Waste Water System Gages monitor levels of the waste water in each holding tank. A common problem with
these gages is inaccurate tank level readings caused by build-up of Waste Water Materials on
probes or sensors.
RV Waste Water System Toilet
Most toilets in RV's are the only plumbing fixture connected to the Black Water Holding Tank.
Many of today's new RV's have one or more tanks that hold both Black and Grey Waste Water.
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RV Waste Water System Vents
Vents need to be properly located and large enough to provide sufficient air flow to allow
odors to escape and for bacterial in bacterial digestants to grow.
That is, if you are using Bacterial Digestion Treatment
that utilize Mother Nature's Bacterial Digestion Process to do the job of eliminating organic wastes in your
RV's Holding Tanks.
RV Waste Water System Disposal
The RV Sewer Drain Outlets from each Waste Water Holding Tank usually terminates at a single
location at or near the rear on one side of the RV.
The Drain termination assembly usually comprises of one outlet for connecting to the receiving drain system and
two inlets. One from the black water tank and one or more from grey water tank(s). The drain valves for each tank
are normally located ahead of the outlet valve.
RV Waste Water System Accessories
RV Drain Accessories enable you to empty the tanks into an approved
drain. There is a good selection available in our RV Waste Water Products
Section.
RV Waste Water System Maintenance
Understanding how each component works, proper care and regular maintenance will reduce problems and enhance the
enjoyment of your RV.
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RV Waste Water Accessories
The choice of RV Waste Water Accessories will help
improve and make the the tasks of maintaining and disposing of RV Waste Water a more enjoyable task.
