Why have your Cesspool Pumped?
You should pump your cesspool to prevent costly backups, avoid structural damage to your system, and protect your property’s plumbing. Regular pumping removes accumulated solids and grease before they clog the drainage walls or leach fields, which can lead to foul odors and expensive repairs.
Preventing Sewage Backups:
When solids accumulate and exceed capacity, wastewater can back up into your toilets, showers, and sinks.
Avoiding Costly Damage:
Allowing a cesspool to overfill can cause sludge to clog the surrounding soil. In older homes, over-pressurization from a failing system can even cause the walls of the cesspool itself to collapse.
Protecting Public Health:
Untreated household waste carries viruses and bacteria. Maintaining a clear, working system prevents these contaminants from seeping into local groundwater.
Maintaining Property Value:
A poorly maintained or failing cesspool can lower your home’s value and deter potential buyers.
Restoring Draining Efficiency:
Slow-draining sinks or water levels fluctuating in downstairs toilets are early warning signs that solids are building up and restricting outflow.