All Clear Septic and Wastewater Services has cesspool services scheduled today in Stow, Boxborough, Maynard, Acton,Berlin, Bolton and Carlisle MA. A cesspool is a pit which acts as both a settling chamber for solids and a leaching system for liquids. The use of cesspools may overload the capacity of the soil to remove bacteria, viruses, and phosphorus, and to nitrify ammonia and organic nitrogen compounds. A conventional septic system has a tank where solids can settle and begin to degrade, a distribution box, and a soil absorption system (SAS) that further treats the effluent by removing some of the bacteria, viruses, phosphorus, and nitrogen). To ensure that your cesspool is operating correctly it is highly recommended that it is regularly serviced and inspected. If you require a cesspool service or are considering a cesspool replacement please do contact our Norton office on 508-763-4431 or visit All Clear Septic and wastewater Services