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Cesspool Service 101 | Nassau & Suffolk County, Long Island, NY | NYScptic.com

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Cesspool Service 101 Nassau & Suffolk County  Long Island, NY  NYScptic.com 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 based on average statistics, one out of five homeowners have a septic system . Whether that’s a septic tank or a cesspool , it is helpful to know the basics of how a septic system works and how to maintain one. Homeowners and business owners with a septic system should know how to identify when a septic system needs to be pumped in order to avoid public health issues. Although pumping a septic tank is an easy task to overlook, hiring a qualified septic contractor is part of responsible home ownership. Murphy's Cesspool & Septic are available for you when the time comes to inspect and pump your tank . HOW A SEPTIC TANK WORKS The job of a septic system is to treat wastewater and most personal septic systems do so just as well as city

Cesspool Repair & Installation | Nassau & Suffolk County, Long Island, NY | NYSeptic.com

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  Cesspool Repair & Installation 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 A cesspool is also called an overflow or a leaching pool when it is used as secondary component in a septic system . A septic tank or another cesspool would be either of the main components in this kind of wastewater system. Solids and sludge are separated from the liquid waste. Allowing the liquid effluent to drain to an overflow cesspool or leaching pool . Where it drains into the sand at the bottom. Bacteria then helps breakdown those solids by digesting them and aiding in taking some burden off of routine maintenance. Septic systems need maintenance and can't be circumvented.  Maintenance intervals can be lengthened with the use of bacteria and enzymes and other additives. Most importantly routine maintenance can prolong the life of your system, but only when performed by a repu

Residential Cesspool Cleaning, Nassau & Suffolk County, Long Island | Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service

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Email:  Service@NYSeptic.com Phone 1:  631.758.4171 Phone 2:  631.476.5484 Fax:  631.475.2898 269 Orchard Road Patchogue, New York, 11772 Homeowner’s Guide to Cesspool Maintenance and Problems While urban homes tend to connect to a municipal sewer system , many country and older rural homes make use of a self-contained septic system for waste management . Unlike sewer systems, a septic system requires regular maintenance due to the way it handles your waste. This is costly when working through a waste management company, but you may potentially save money by maintaining the septic system yourself. Septic systems consist of two major components: a well or septic tank and a drain field. Updated systems use a septic tank instead of a well for improved efficiency, although some older homes still use wells. While essentially the same concept, there are some minor design differences which may lead to different issues. The Modern Septic Tank This large underground tank is directly connect

Drainage Systems | NYSeptic.com

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 NYSeptic.com What is a Drain Inspection? A drain inspection is a systematic process of evaluating drainage systems to ensure smooth wastewater transitions from pipeline to sewage systems. Performing a drain inspection aims to prevent drainage problems such as pipe cracks, corrosion, frost, and major clogs including tree roots, toilet paper buildup, and food waste. Importance of Drain Inspection Drain inspections are vital to help businesses prevent potential risks such as leaks, floods, and other public health and safety issues. Proper execution of drain inspections can: Detect early problems to eliminate expensive repairs; Prevent the hassle of slow water drainage and waste clogs; Mitigate the risk of damaged pipelines and drainage systems; and Increase and promote environmental safety. What is a Drainage Inspection Checklist? A drainage inspection checklist is a tool used by trained engineers, licensed plumbers, or drainage inspectors to ensure drainage systems are in good working c

Drainage | Septic Systems & Cesspools - NYSeptic.com

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The modern septic system has been around for well over 100 years now, ever since the invention of the septic tank , which received a patent in England around 1900. The cesspool is a much older waste disposal technique. It is antique, dating back to ancient Rome and most likely to ancient Babylonia when the first pipes were invented. Both systems are used for waste management when a connection to a centralized municipal sewer service isn’t practical or available. About 25% of North America relies on the septic tank for private sewage disposal, replacing the outdated cesspool in most cases, but there are still some cesspools in operation.  Both methods share the primary goal of separating the three types of organic waste found in a sewage disposal system. These are: Scum – Less dense than water, floating as the top layer. Scum is bio-degradable. Effluent – The wastewater itself, which is the only layer to be distributed to the surrounding ground soil for natural absorption. Sludge –

Summer Septic System Maintenance | NYSeptic.com

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Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service Summer Septic System Maintenance    Summer is the perfect time for vacations, backyard barbecues, and relaxing by the pool.  The summer is not the time you want to be worrying about your septic tank system.  You may frequently entertain guests in your home yard and have more people using your toilets, shower, dishwasher, washing machine.  If this is the case,  you may be unknowingly putting a strain on your septic tank system. This could lead to septic tank overflow, a saturated disposal area, unpleasant odors and/or water pollution. Keep these tips from Murphy's Cesspool & Septic in mind as you enjoy a healthy and safe summer.

Cesspool Maintenance & Problems | NYSeptic.com

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Cesspool Maintenance & Problems While urban homes tend to connect to a municipal sewer system , many country and older rural homes make use of a self-contained septic system for waste management. Unlike sewer systems , a septic system requires regular maintenance due to the way it handles your waste . This is costly when working through a waste management company, but you may potentially save money by maintaining the septic system yourself. Septic System Components Septic systems consist of two major components: a well or septic tank and a drain field. Updated systems use a septic tank instead of a well for improved efficiency, although some older homes still use wells. While essentially the same concept, there are some minor design differences which may lead to different issues. The Modern Septic Tank This large underground tank is directly connected to your home’s main sewage line. When you flush your toilet or run your sink, the waste water flows into the tank

Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Tank Tank Installations

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Murphy's Septic Tank Installations Septic Systems  sometimes utilize cesspools ( overflows , leaching pools ) in their design. Other alternative drainage system components may include leaching fields or a sump system with leaching ponds to supplement cesspools. A  Septic Tank  would be the primary component in the treatment process, where solids sludge and water are separated. Using baffle walls and or tees to aid in separation. Then allowing for the wastewater ( blackwater or effluent ) to drain via a pipe to an overflow pool (leaching pool , cesspool).  Septic tanks  have solid bottoms and are designed to capture solid material similar to a grease interceptor in design and function.  Septic tanks  vary in size from a household  septic system   all the way up to larger commercial  septic systems . In a  septic tank  bacteria helps breakdown those solids by digesting them and aiding in taking some burden off of routine maintenance.  Septic systems  need maintenance and that