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

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.

How does a Cesspool Work? Biodegradable waste water empties out of a home through a main drainage pipe into the cesspool. The cesspool is an underground water-tight container made to hold the liquid and solid waste. Naturally occurring anaerobic bacteria begins to breakdown the waste by essentially digesting it and separating it into three parts. Solid waste which sinks to the bottom of the tank, lighter particles which form a layer of scum along the surface. Bacteria continues to break down the solid waste and converts it into liquid which then flows out through a series of perforated pipes known as leach fields into where it slowly seeps harmlessly into the surrounding soil. The soil receives, treats and disperses the wastewater into the ground. #Cesspool #Cesspools #NewCesspool #NewCesspools #CesspoolPumped #CesspoolsPumped #Septic #SepticTank #SepticTanks #SepticSystem #NewSepticSystem #SepticTankPumped #Overflow #Overflows #OverflowPumped #Overflo

Cesspool Preventative Maintenance Cesspools require maintenance every few months depending on the size and the condition of your cesspool. Most importantly routine maintenance can prolong the life of your system, but only when performed by a reputable cesspool and septic company. The most common method of cleaning out a cesspool is with the use of a large pumping truck. But there are ways to keep your cesspool system working efficiently in the meantime by controlling what goes into it. While bacteria is key to the breakdown of waste in a cesspool, there are many substances which can’t be easily broken down and can even kill of the helpful bacteria. Here’s a short list of objects you should avoid putting into your cesspool: •Household chemicals •Antibacterial cleansers •Diapers •Hygiene and paper products •Grease and fatty matter •Powdered laundry detergent   •Insoluble clay #Cesspool #Cesspools #NewCesspool #NewCesspools #CesspoolPu

Cesspools Cleaning Options There are 3 common ways to clean out your cesspool, each with their own set of advantages and drawbacks. Aeration This is a process of  pouring sulfuric acid into the cesspool. The acid will break down the solid waste and sludge material which allows for air to pass through and break down and further breakdown the waste. The downside to this is the corrosive nature of the sulfuric acid which can cause damage to the inner walls of the cesspool if not used correctly. Hydro-Jetting Hydro-jetting is a process of shooting high-pressure water into the ground at the bottom of a cesspool. This method breaks up the solids and has a fast recovery time when cleaning a cesspool. Pumping This is the most common way to clean out a cesspool. This method involves the use of a large certified pumping truck with extracts the contents of a cesspool into a large storage tank. Pumping should be done anywhere between once a year to once every 3 or 4 years d

Dry Wells Dry wells are drainage structures that leach rain water from parking lots, roads, buildings, roof water, bridges, or a house roof or driveway into the ground. Home dry wells can also be utilized to leach laundry water into the ground. They can consist of precast concrete ring or multiple rings depending on the capacity needed or the depth which is needed to reach good sand for sufficient drainage. These precast rings are made in different diameters that also effect drainage capacity. On top of the precast ring or rings is a top which can be a dome or a slab with a smaller access hole in it. That hole is covered with either a steel manhole cover and brought to grade for access or a concrete cover that is buried below ground. If the cover is below ground, it will eventually need to be accessed at some point in it's life for maintenance. Dry wells are very similar to a cesspool with two key differences. One difference is obviously what waste water it's being us

What is a Cesspool? A cesspool is a large underground holding tank, used for the storage of liquid waste, commonly used in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. Cesspools are covered by a concrete or stone lid where the waste water flows. Cesspools are also called overflows or a leaching pool when it is used as secondary component in a septic system where a septic tank or another cesspool would be either of the main components in a wastewater drainage system. Within a cesspool, solids and sludge are broken down by anaerobic bacteria essential for this process to work. Solid waste will sink to the bottom and lighter waste particles will float to the top forming a top layer of scum. The wastewater then drains up into the soil through perforated walls in the cesspool. #Cesspool #Cesspools #NewCesspool #NewCesspools #CesspoolPumped #CesspoolsPumped #Septic #SepticTank #SepticTanks #SepticSystem #NewSepticSystem #SepticTankPumped #Overflow #Overfl