Cesspool

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004638",
  "term": "Cesspool",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A drywell that receives untreated sanitary waste containing human excreta, which sometimes has an open bottom and/or perforated sides (40 CFR 144.3). Cesspools with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day were banned in federal regulations promulgated on December 7, 1999. The construction of new cesspools was immediately banned, and existing large-capacity cesspools must be replaced with sewer connections or onsite wastewater treatment systems by 2005.\n\n2. An underground reservoir for liquid waste, typically household sewage.\n\n3. Drywell that receives untreated sanitary waste containing human excreta, and which sometimes has an open bottom and/or perforated sides.[40 CFR 146.3 (CFR 2018)]\n\n4. Drywell that receives untreated sanitary waste containing human excreta, which sometimes has an open bottom and/or perforated sides (40 CFR 144.3). Cesspools with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day were banned in federal regulations promulgated on December 7, 1999. The construction of new cesspools was immediately banned, and existing large-capacity cesspools must be replaced with sewer connections or onsite wastewater treatment systems by 2005.",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Septic Systems Glossary",
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary",
    "40 CFR 144.3 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cesspool/"
}