Speaking of Septic Pools

Images of Soldiers from HHC, 506th Brigade Troops Battalion, 101st Division work to remove a humvee from the mud during a patrol convoy in the Zafaraniyah District, February 4, 2006. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Teddy Wade)







A Marine in Iraq sent thse, taken by an Army PAO, to show what the current situation is.

If the water level is this high, you can bet that: Drainage is a problem--and Septic Tanks are not feasible.

What do you want to bet that the surface here has some sewage in it.

The point is: The men and women going here are not going to become wealthy or be comfortable.