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Septic Systems have been installed since the late 1800's replacing the old outside facility known as the outhouse. A septic system is a mini onsite sewage treatment system used when municipal sewers are not available. Depending on the age of your home, septic Systems on Long Island usually consist of a primary receiver (septic tank) and a drainage area (cesspool or drainage field). Homes constructed after 1973, will have a septic tank as the primary receiver while homes built prior to 1973 will have a cesspool as the primary receiver. (All homeowners residing in homes built prior to 1973 be sure to read the article on block construction cesspools on the home page) If properly installed and maintained on a regular basis, your septic system will provide many years of trouble free service.
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How do cesspools work and what is their role in managing wastewater?
Cesspools are underground pits that collect and store wastewater from homes and buildings. They work by allowing the liquid waste to seep into the surrounding soil while retaining the solid waste. Cesspools help manage wastewater by providing a temporary storage solution for sewage, allowing for the gradual filtration and absorption of liquid waste into the ground.
Where does water go after it is used in houses or buildings?
Sewers, cesspools, rivers, oceans, and/or evaporation.
When were the first septic systems built?
The first septic systems were built in the 1900s. They were created in order to minimize sicknesses brought upon by cesspools and bacteria- and sewage-infested water.
How did Romans dispose r waste?
The Romans had the cloaca maxima, a giant sewer into which all pipes and cesspools drained. The cloaca itself emptied into the Tiber river and the waste was swept out to sea.
What are the key differences between a cesspool and a septic system in terms of their functionality and environmental impact?
A cesspool is a simple underground tank that collects and holds wastewater, while a septic system uses a tank and drain field to treat and disperse wastewater. Cesspools can pollute groundwater and soil more easily, while septic systems are designed to reduce environmental impact through filtration and treatment processes.
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter C and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter S and 5th letter P?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern CES-P----. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter C and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter S and 5th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: cesspools
What are some nine letter words with 2nd letter E and 3rd letter S and 4th letter S and 7th letter O?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -ESS--O--. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter E and 3rd letter S and 4th letter S and 7th letter O. In alphabetical order, they are: cesspools sesspools
What are some nine letter words with 3rd letter S and 4th letter S and 5th letter P?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 10 words with the pattern --SSP----. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter S and 4th letter S and 5th letter P. In alphabetical order, they are: cesspools misspaced misspaces misspeaks misspells misspends misspoken mossplant passports sesspools
What was sanitation like during Shakespeare's time?
It was awful! The lack of sanitation played perhaps the largest role in the spreading and contracting of disease. Cities, towns, and villages were generally cesspools - open sewers in the streets (which served also as communal garbage cans) harbored viruses, disease and germs. It was also a breeding ground for varmin such as rats, lice, and fleas, that bred in the dregs of these sordid areas. They contracted illnesses such as the Black Death and spread it to humans by bites.
When was plumbing inveted?
Plumbing originated during the ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, and Chinese civilizations as they developed public baths and needed to provide potable water, and drainage of wastes. Improvement in plumbing systems was very slow, with virtually no progress made from the time of the Roman system of aqueducts and lead pipes until the 19th century. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools. Quote from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumbing#History
What is the Best acid for use in a cesspool?
Sulfuric acid is commonly used to unclog and clean cesspools due to its strong acidic properties that can break down organic matter and blockages. However, it is important to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines when using sulfuric acid to avoid harm to yourself and the environment. Consider seeking professional help if you are unsure about handling this acid safely.
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter S and 4th letter I and 6th letter N and 9th letter S?
Admission, assailant, assassins, assaulted, assaulter, assembled, assembles, assenters, assenting, asserters, asserting, assertion, assertive, assessing, assessors, assignees, assigning, assignors, assistant, assisting, assistors, associate, assonance, assurance, assuredly, bassinets, blessings, casserole, cessation, cesspools, classroom, cusswords, dissected, dissenter, dissident, dissuaded, embossing, emissions, essayists, essential, focusing, grassiest, harassing, impassive, issuances and issueless are 9 letter words that contain SS. Additional words include joylessly, massacred, massacres, massively, messaging, messenger, misspells, misspoken, necessity, newsstand, omissions, ossifying, passbooks, passenger, passively, passwords, pessimist, possessor, pussyfoot, undressed and witnesses.
