Here is the how the cesspool system works:
- Waste flows from the home into the cesspool.
- Organic solids float to the top and inorganic solids sink to the bottom of the tank.
- Natural occurring bacteria in the cesspool converts the organic solids to liquid.
- The clear liquid flows out the sides of the tank and into the surrounding soil.
How does a cesspool system fail? SOLID BUILD-UP!
By not servicing and maintaining your system properly, solids build up within the tank and clog the pores of the cesspool walls. This will prevent liquid from escaping the tank into the surrounding soil. In addition, the presence of inorganic household substances in the tank, like toilet cleaners, bleach, and anti-bacterial soaps will also turn into solids, clog the cesspool walls, and cause a system overflow.
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