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Lots of people ask, what is the difference between a cesspool and a septic tank? The straightforward answer is that cesspools do not have an outlet pipe, like the septic tanks that can connects to an soak away. Therefore the cesspool is a sealed unit, as a result of this the cesspool need to be emptied more frequently. Based on the usage it may need to be emptied anywhere between every two to twelve weeks. In contrast to the septic tank there is no treatment for the sewage. The cesspool is just a large underground tank that is connected to all waste water outlet pipelines from the given property. Continue reading →