What septic tanks treat (6)

I believe the answer is:

sewage

(Other definitions for sewage that I've seen before include "Refuse for drains" , "Drainage waste" , "Waste from toilets" , "Liquid waste" , "Waste water, etc" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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