Domestic Effluent Tank Emptying Service

Cesspits come in all shapes and sizes and are usually discreetly placed underground with only a single manhole cover declaring their location. Many older properties will have cesspits made of traditional brick; whereas more recent builds will have tanks made from fibreglass and other modern materials.
Cesspits are in essence a sealed tank which takes all of the property’s liquid effluent. Such effluent includes sink and bath waste in addition to sewage. Because these units are completely sealed (with the exception of the manhole), they will need to be emptied on a very frequent basis.
Cesspits are usually installed in preference to septic tanks because of ground conditions or to remove the potential of pollution.

Emptying Frequency

There is no easy answer to this question because emptying will depend upon size of tank, the size of the property and the number of occupants. Is the property used all year round and are appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers discharging to the tank?

Cesspit Do’s & Don’ts

Because it is a sealed system there is little in the way of household liquid that cannot be discharged into a cesspit. However –

• Don’t allow flammable liquids to enter the system;
• Don’t allow the service area (manhole) to become overgrown;


• Do use biologically friendly products;
• Do have the system emptied regularly;
• Do take advantage of our Regular Service Discount Scheme rates.