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Leach field installation
Traditional Septic Systems

What is a Leach Field?

Leach fields are an integral part of your home’s plumbing system. Septic tanks fill up with wastewater and solid waste, but the water needs to go somewhere rather than stay

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Overflowing cesspool
Cesspools

What is a Cesspool?

There are several private wastewater systems, but one of the most misunderstood options is a cesspool. You may have heard the term “cesspit” or “cesspool,” but you may not know

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Lifecycle of Pfiesteria
Environmental Issues

What is Pfiesteria?

Between 1998 and 2004, samples taken from several Suffolk County waterways found traces of Pfiesteria. Like many other types of microalgae or phytoplankton, Pfiesteria contributes to harmful algal blooms that

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