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

Septic Tank Installation & Repairs Murphy's Septic Tank Services 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.

M urphy's Cesspool & Septic   is a licensed and insured  Environmental Service   company that has grown to a successful business for three key reasons: Honesty, Professionalism, & Superior Service. What separates us from our competitors is that we aim to focus on quality service and customer satisfaction while building a “one to one” personal relationship with each of our clients.  Cesspool   Septic Tank   Grease Trap   Catch Basin   Drywell   Camera Inspections   Sewer & Drain   Environmental Professional Services Environmental services are necessary after an area has become contaminated due to elevated levels that are beyond State or County permissible limits. State and county permissible limits can differ. For example, The New York States permissible limits for certain levels of chemicals are the standard unless you reside in a county that has more stringent standards than that of the States. The Counties permissible level supersedes New York S

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

A cesspool is basically just an upside down bucket with a bunch of holes drilled around the sides. Except in  cesspool  construction the sides of the bucket is made from  steel reinforced precast concrete rings. These precast rings are engineered with specific design features and are made in a few diameters.  The “rings” as we call them in our industry, are constructed from concrete and rebar. A round steel frame made from rebar is put into a mold. Then the concrete is poured in from the top until the mold is filled. Air is then vibrated out. After that the ring is left to cure. Curing times vary depending on variables like weather and temperature.  The rings usually have holes all the way around them that serve a dual purpose. The holes around the precast ring are a wedge shape . These wedge shaped holes are bigger around the outside wall of the ring. The holes taper inward and get smaller as they get closer to the inner wall of the precast ring. These holes actua

Cesspool service  is key to the performance of your  cesspool system .  Maintenance cesspools  using a reputable company. Bad  cesspool service  and cheap  cesspool system , isn't service at all. On Long Island cesspool companies like  Murphy's Cesspool and Septic Service  are hard at work to ensure that a cesspool not working becomes a functioning cesspool again. Please contact  Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Tank Service  today for all your cesspool & sanitary needs. 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  cesspool . 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 po

Happy St Patrick's Day one and all from Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service .  We are celebrating this special holiday throughout the Suffolk County Long Island areas with all our Irish friends & family.  It is a pleasure to serve the  Cesspool & Septic  needs of the people on Long Island that trust our professional Environmental Services . As the Proud Owner of  Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service , I'm a mutt #Irish #Italian #German,  I have my #IrishPride. #Feast #EndFamine so please enjoy #Parades #StPatrickDay #Parties but #DrinkResposibly and #DontDrinkAndDrive ! Thank you from us here at #MurphysCesspool , Please Like Our Page and Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and other Social Media Platforms as well!  We service  Suffolk County and Nassau County on Long Island in NewYork. Choose the right cesspool company to find a #DrainageSolution . We are a  Cesspool and DryWell cleaning contractor. Wether it's Nassau Real Estate or Suffo

The Purpose of a Grease Trap Grease traps are often called interceptors and grease converters and they have one main purpose, to catch or intercept the grease and solid waste before they enter the wastewater in a septic or sewer system. These grease traps are metal or plastic tank fixtures, attached to plumbing systems, that contain pools of rotting food and waste. Fats, oils, and grease are lighter than water and float to the top of the tanks.  Grease traps have been around since the 1880’s and the technology has remained almost the same since then. They have a tank that acts as a reservoir holding the wastewater and solids that enter the trap. As the wastewater cools, the fat, oil, and grease hardens, and allows the food solids to settle. These solids, being lighter than water, float to the top of the grease trap. The wastewater is forced through the grease trap and out to the septic or sewer system. The fat, oil, and grease remain in the tank increasing in volume fro

Symptoms of a Failing Septic System Septic tank failure can cause a smelly, dangerous and costly mess and it’s something that you should absolutely avoid. If your home has a septic system, you should make sure to watch out for any signs of trouble. Here are five symptoms that your septic tank is not working as it should. Each of these symptoms should be taken seriously and handled immediately. If you notice any of these signs then you should call a septic system service to inspect your system. Smell A clear indication that your septic system isn’t right is the smell. If the smell of sewage anywhere near your home, drain-field, or within your home then trouble may be brewing. Greener grass The first sign of a drain-field beginning to fail is an increasing amount of moisture in the soil. If you notice that the grass is growing quicker or vibrantly around the septic tank site, then there’s likely a problem. Excessive plant growth shows that the problem may have bee

How a Septic Tank Works The septic tank is defined as “A tank in which waste matter is decomposed through bacterial action.” Today’s septic tank is a watertight box usually made of precast concrete, concrete blocks, or reinforced fiberglass. A septic tank is a small, on-site treatment and disposal system buried in the ground. the septic system has two main parts, one - the septic tank and two - the soil absorption area. When waste water from your home enters the septic tank this is what happens: 1. Organic solid waste floats to the surface and forms a layer of what is commonly called “scum.”  Bacteria in the septic tank biologically digest and convert this material to liquid. 2. Inorganic solid materials and the by-products of bacterial digestions sink to the bottom of the tank and form a layer commonly known as “sludge.” 3. There’s only clear water between the scum and sludge layers. It is this clear water – And only this clear water – that should overflow into

Facts About Your Septic System If you have a septic tank or plan on installing one, it’s important to know how it works. This will help you take the right precautions to extend its life, understand what to do if something goes wrong, and take inventory of your options if you ever need to expand your system because of a home improvement project. These single-home water treatment systems are used by one in five U.S. households and nearly half of all houses in the South clean up wastewater just as well as city municipal systems. Septic systems are better options for lower populated rural and suburban areas, where running sewer lines would be to expensive. The typical life expectancy of a septic system is 25 to 30 years. How septic systems work All septic systems are made up of two main parts - a tank where solids settle to the bottom and a drainfield (also known as a leachfield) where the water disperses. The type of septic system you have should be included in th