If you live in a more rural area and are not on a city sewer system then your home typically has both a septic tank as well as a cesspool. In very old homes it is possible that there is only a cesspool, but this is relatively uncommon for the vast majority of homes in the county. Cesspool services in Suffolk County typically include septic tank service at the same time, but this will depend on the type of issue that you are experiencing.
How It Works
A cesspool is like a large underground pit that is typically lined with some type of rock or brick that allows water to slowly seep from the pit or pool. At the same time bacteria in the water of the cesspool is destroying waste material and allowing it to be retained in the cesspool. This is the same process that is happening in the septic tank. In newer homes the water first enters the septic tank where a large part of the solid material falls to the bottom. The remaining finer particles and water then move through the system to the cesspool for further processing and leaching back into the soil. It is basically a mini version of a chemical-free city water treatment facility.
Signs you will Need Cesspool Services in Suffolk County
Generally most cesspool service providers recommend that you have your septic tank and cesspool pumped once every two years. This prevents the sludge from filling up the tanks and causing potentially serious and costly problems.
The most common signs of a pending or current cesspool failure are fairly typically. Most people begin to notice a bad odor from the drains that is often described as smelling like rotten eggs. It may seem to come and go initially but they will be constant.
Drains that start to slow down or toilets that don’t flush properly are signs that the septic system isn’t working. If it is more than one room or one fixture in the house call cesspool services in Suffolk County and they can let you know if this is your problem.
Another key issue to watch for is water or wet soil above the area of the septic tank and cesspool. Your grass may be growing a lot faster there or you may actually see water pooling. This is a sure sign that you need the services of cesspool services in Suffolk County.
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