What's a Cesspool Mean?

A cesspit, is a term with various meanings: it is used to describe either an underground holding tank or a soak pit. It can be used for the temporary collection and storage of feces, excreta or fecal sludge as part of an on-site sanitation system and has some similarities with septic tanks or with soak pits.

What is cesspool slang?

2 : a filthy, evil, or corrupt place or state a cesspool of corruption.

Why are cesspools bad?

First of all, cesspools do not do a good job of treating wastewater. For one, the waste goes too far down into the ground, which is bad for two reasons. ... Secondly, because the waste goes deeper into the ground, it is much more likely to get into the groundwater before being treated by bacteria.