A sewer is a smaller component of a large infrastructure which conveys waste and sewage products through a system of pipes to reach some kind of final sanitation area or treatment plant. The whole system includes a series of components, methods and receivers, such as manholes, drains, pipes, pumping stations, overflow drains, and screening areas. Once the sewage heads down from your toilet, dishwasher, laundry machines, and sinks it travels along a series of underground pipes and conduits to end up at the treatment facility.
For those in the United States whose homes are not on the local or city sewer systems the choices they usually have are to install a cesspool system, otherwise known as a septic tank. Ok, so the terms cesspool and septic tank are not exactly awe inspiring and yes, they do create some interesting mental images, but, for the most part, you don’t actually see inside them.
Essentially, a septic tank system is a way of storing, breaking down and removing waste products from your home. There are certain specific requirements involved in installing a septic system and one of those criteria is to have a drainfield which requires quite a large area of land. All sewer and sewage systems require periodic maintenance and cleaning to prevent solids from building up and clogging the system. This form of preventative maintenance is required by law in most States and the suggested time frame between each cleaning is two years. For professional sewer cleaning Suffolk County has registered cleaning companies who service the entire County, as well as some that serve the neighboring counties as well. Because the USEPA—United States Environmental Protection Agency—states that the responsibility of the upkeep of each septic tank lies with the homeowner, they could be fined high amounts if their neglect causes overflows, clogging or contamination of outside sources.
Regular and Remedial Maintenance
Scheduling a cleaning every two years will prevent any sludge building up inside your system. If you do indeed stick to a regular maintenance plan you will not only save a great amount of money on costly repairs, but also your system could least five to ten years longer or more, if cared for. One main issue that can affect the performance and lifespan of your septic system is the disposal of grease and oils. You
