A distribution box can be installed between which two components?

A distribution box is an important component in a private sewage system as it evenly distributes effluent from a septic tank to the various outlets that lead to a subsurface seepage system, also known as a drain field. This installation helps ensure that the effluent is appropriately and evenly spread throughout the seepage area, preventing overloading of any one section, which could lead to system failure or environmental contamination.

The configuration of placing the distribution box between a septic tank and a subsurface seepage system allows for the necessary division and management of the effluent from the tank, which is a critical step in the treatment process. The effluent must be discharged in a controlled manner to facilitate effective treatment by the soil.

In contrast, other configurations listed—such as between a septic tank and a well, or an aeration tank and the drain field—do not provide the relationship necessary for effluent distribution. In addition, while a septic tank and an aeration tank are both components of sewage treatment systems, they are usually part of different stages in processing wastewater, rather than being directly connected by a distribution box.