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.

Grease Trap Installation Grease traps  range in size. Anywhere from large commercial grease separators that have over a few thousand gallons in capacity, down to smaller kitchen systems that can be recessed flush to the floor. They can fit under commercial sinks as well. All  grease traps  have solid bottoms.  Grease traps   have an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe separated by one or more baffle walls. These walls allow for the sorting of floating  grease  and other kitchen waste. These baffle walls allow for water to flow above certain baffles and below other baffles. This staggering process traps solids and sludges on the bottom of the  grease trap  as well as the top. When the grey water exits the outlet pipe after the baffle or baffles. It is then conveyed by pipe to either a leaching pool, a cesspool, or a sewer system. On Long Island grease systems typically will never be hooked to a leaching field. Whereas, other areas of  New York grease trap systems  may have different

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

Cesspool Service Locating and servicing your system! Pumping, aerating, and chemical treatment of your cesspool is essential to extending its lifespan. Murphy's Cesspool & Septic Service has qualified professional technicians that can diagnose, locate and service all types of drainage systems . Cesspool   Septic Tank   Grease Trap   Catch Basin   Drywell   Camera Inspections   Sewer & Drain   Environmental Professional Services   Preventative Cesspool Maintenance Managing what is placed in your system is the first line of defense to maintain a  cesspool   or septic system. Like the human digestive system, there is good bacteria that is necessary to break down solids and waste. When we place certain household chemicals in the system, we can harm a  cesspool system  as opposed to helping clear it.  Chemicals used in a home such as, ammonia or antibacterial cleansers will kill the good bacteria preventing a sewage system to break

Maintaining A Cesspool System Below are a few ways to  maintain a cesspool . Each method listed has its pros and cons. Suffolk County has specific laws that must be followed, and  Murphy’s Cesspool & Septic Service  follows all protocols for not only Suffolk County, but all of Long Island Commercial and Residential locations.  Aeration Aeration is the chemical approach to  cleaning a cesspool . It is completed by pouring sulfuric acid into the well or tank. The sulfuric acid breaks down both solid waste and sludge creating an air passage. Waste is then dissolved the same way you would clean the pipes of your home with a chemical agent. The negative effects of this method of maintenance is that it can harm your cesspool or septic system in the long run.  Hydro-Jetting Hydro-Jetting is illegal in Suffolk County without using the proper regulation precautions in each incorporated village. This should be the first thing to note when considering this approach. Now, the proces