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. |
