Long Island Cesspools

Cesspools, also known as cesspits or a rudimentary version of septic tanks, are receptacles for waste and sewage that are buried near commercial or residential buildings to collect sewage, urine and feces from the buildings’ inhabitants. Cesspools are an alternative to modern sewer systems. In some rural areas, sewer systems are unavailable or impractical and cesspools or septic tanks are the only alternative. Cesspools have to be maintained regularly, which includes occasionally emptying the receptacle and restoring the bacterial and chemical balance to optimize waste decomposition. Bacteria in the cesspool feed on the waste to speed decomposition of the waste ...Read More Cesspools, also known as cesspits or a rudimentary version of septic tanks, are receptacles for waste and sewage that are buried near commercial or residential buildings to collect sewage, urine and feces from the buildings’ inhabitants. Cesspools are an alternative to modern sewer systems. In some rural areas, sewer systems are unavailable or impractical and cesspools or septic tanks are the only alternative. Cesspools have to be maintained regularly, which includes occasionally emptying the receptacle and restoring the bacterial and chemical balance to optimize waste decomposition. Bacteria in the cesspool feed on the waste to speed decomposition of the waste and minimize maintenance requirements. Show Less

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