Well constructed cesspools will typically last 50 years plus when maintain properly and pumped out on a regular basis. Bacterial additive is one of the more important aspects when considering a maintenance program for your system. Monthly beneficial bacterial additive will extend the life of your system and give you the homeowner many years of problem free service.
Bio mat build up is the most common cause of failure in a septic tank and cesspool. Some beneficial bacteria can be applied to septic tanks and drain fields in heave concentrations to unclog and restore clogged drain fields to a like new condition.