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

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