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Cesspools

The cesspool is a relatively obsolete system for processing household waste. Although no longer installed in new construction many are still in use in older homes.

The cesspool acts as both septic tank and absorption field. Soil surrounding the pit absorbs and processes the liquid portion of the waste while naturally occurring bacteria digest some of the solids. Cesspools should be pumped annually to avoid failure.

An old cesspool should not be abandoned without first having it filled with soil or gravel.


MEGA-BIO™ is a mega dose industrial-strength bacteria formulation designed specifically for drainfield remediation. It digests grease and organic solids and restores balance to the biomat.

SEPTIC SEEP™ is a chemical soil conditioner used to treat septic systems with overgrown biomat layers and is the only product that can treat hardpan conditions caused by high clay content in drain field soil.

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