A cesspool is also another name for a septic system, which is a term used to describe a method of home waste disposal. Many homes benefit from being attached to the a municipal or city sewage system, but those homes which are independent of such systems have to have their own septic tank, drainage area, cesspool, or other term for a home system.
Understanding exactly how a septic system operates can help you avoid breakdowns and failures. If you have previously been used to city sewage and taken for granted the fact that your waste and drainage water gets carried off to city systems without you having to go anything it can be a serious wake-up call to realize that you are now responsible for the upkeep of your own method of clearing it. Most of the time a septic system will fail because of a lack of proper maintenance, including regular pumping to eliminate solid waste, drainage clearance and other remedial jobs that keep everything working in smooth order.
Problems, Maintenance and Care of the System
A clog in your septic tank can enter the cesspool due to a blockage, which allows solids to enter and this in turn clogs up the surrounding soil to hamper drainage. When this happens you will need the help of experts to undo any damage and prevent any further collapse of the system.
Every two years or thereabouts it is advisable to have your entire septic system cleaned by a company who specializes in drainage and cesspool cleaning in Suffolk County. The residents often use cleaning services that cover the entire span—or at least most of—Long Island and the cleaners understand exactly how the systems operate and how best to maintain them year around.
Essentially you can minimize issues by understanding your system. Any water that you drain from your laundry, shower, bath, toilet—gray water only—dishwasher and other appliances leaves your home via the main pipeline. This goes directly to the septic tank—a reservoir where all primary entries are received. Gravity then takes over and separate liquid from solid matter and the lighter layers form the ‘scum’ that floats on the top of your tank. A contractor will clear this sludge out, pump it clean and add enzymes and chemicals to break down the solid waste in an environmentally friendly way.
