Cesspool & Septic Service, Nassau County & Suffolk County, Long Island, NY

Cesspool Maintenance & Service THE BEST CESSPOOL & SEPTIC COMPANY ON LONG ISLAND NYSeptic.com Email:  Service@NYSeptic.com Phone 1:  631.758.4171 Phone 2:  631.476.5484 Fax:  631.475.2898 Nassau & Suffolk County, Long Island, NY THE BEST CESSPOOL & SEPTIC COMPANY ON LONG ISLAND NYSeptic.com Email:  Service@NYSeptic.com Phone 1:  631.758.4171 Phone 2:  631.476.5484 Fax:  631.475.2898 While we often take our cesspool for granted, managing your cesspool is a necessary part of caring for your house or place of business. You must maintain and pump your tank every so often to make sure your cesspool doesn’t overflow, cause slow drainage, or backup.  Below, we describe for you the main steps involved in managing your cesspool and some important signs to look for that may mean trouble.   MAINTAINING YOUR TANK Tank maintenance is crucial to make sure your sewer system remains healthy and that your cesspool doesn’t overflow or malfunction. There are a few key strategie

THE BEST CESSPOOL & SEPTIC COMPANY ON LONG ISLAND NYSeptic.com Email:  Service@NYSeptic.com Phone 1:  631.758.4171 Phone 2:  631.476.5484 Fax:  631.475.2898   Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Tank Service A  cesspool system  or  cesspools  are underground leaching structures that were built and used for centuries now. A  cesspool  used to be the main component in the removal of wastewater (also known as blackwater. When  cesspools  are used as the main drainage component solids and sludge dump directly into the sand at the bottom of the cesspool system. Scum floats to the top forming a layer of solid floatable material which can make the cesspool clogged. Otherwise bringing the  cesspool  fail and backup. A lot of systems have two  cesspools . The second cesspool is an  overflow cesspool  that is in place to leach water into the sand while the main  cesspool  handles the solid material. Sometimes older homes have only one  cesspool .  Suffolk county  mostly have a few systems lik

 NYSeptic.com 1. Use A Sturdy Septic Tank Lid & Mark Off Its Location Your septic tank access port should be covered with a sturdy lid. To keep children safe, this cover should not be easily removed. If you are unsure of the placement of your septic system , a professional septic company can help you locate each part of your system and should be able to provide you with an "as-built" record drawing for future reference. We would be glad to help you schedule an inspection to locate your system. 2. Don’t Lean Over The Tank Opening Avoid leaning over the opening of a septic tank. The gases could be enough to knock you out and you could fall in, which may be fatal. 3. Do Not Ever Ignite Flames Near Septic Methane gas, which is produced by the contents of the septic tank , is explosive. Keep brush fires and even lit cigarettes away from the tank. 4. Be Aware of Electrical Wire Hazards When digging outside, make sure to watch out for buried electrical or mechanical lines. Break

  Residential Cesspool Repairs Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Tank Service A cesspool system or cesspools are underground leaching structures that were built and used for centuries now. A cesspool used to be the main component in the removal of wastewater (also known as blackwater. When  cesspools  are used as the main drainage component solids and sludge dump directly into the sand at the bottom of the  cesspool system . Scum floats to the top forming a layer of solid floatable material which can make the  cesspool  clogged. Otherwise bringing the  cesspool  fail and backup. A lot of systems have two cesspools.  The second cesspool is an overflow cesspool that is in place to leach water into the sand while the main cesspool handles the solid material. Sometimes older homes have only one  cesspool . Suffolk county mostly have a few systems like this. Suffolk cesspool systems run the gambit in regards to the types and variety of drainage systems in use. Although laws change and

NYSeptic.com | Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service This resource provides guidance for septic system users before, during, and after winter weather. Understanding your septic system type, location, and components before winter weather occurs will make this guide more useful. Please visit NYSeptic.com to access educational resources for septic system users. Before the Winter   Always keep your septic system well maintained; a well-maintained septic system is better able to withstand the stresses of winter weather. If you live in an area that commonly experiences winter weather, take these steps to protect your septic system. Know and document all components of your septic system. Take photos of the connections and system components. These photos will be helpful if components are destroyed and you need to replace them or file insurance claims. Make sure your photos and/or documents include:  Septic tank location  Septic system records or drawings  Electrical components Check &a