Two Common Questions About Septic Pumping

Posted: May 23, 2013
Author: William Dustin Septic

Some people believe that septic pumping isn’t necessary until you really have a problem. But the truth is that it should be done regularly in order to avoid having problems in the first place. Below are two common questions people ask about septic pumping.

How frequently should septic pumping be done?

It's a good idea to perform septic pumping every 2 to 3 years. However, if your house is older and has a small tank, or there are a lot of people living in the house, it's a good idea to do septic pumping more often.The reason for this is simple: when there are more people in the house, there is more waste that goes into the toilet and down the drain.

What happens if septic pumping isn't done regularly?

If you don't have your septic tank regularly pumped, accumulated sludge is going to overflow from your tank and go into your leach field. Eventually this is going to clog the soil of your septic system as well as the absorption system, and you will find that your system is failing. This can cause problems with your health and the health of the environment and can also lead to costly repairs of your septic system.

Use your own judgment when you're deciding how often your system needs to be pumped. But don't wait too long, or you will regret it.It's much better to have your tank pumped more frequently than necessary, rather than assuming that it doesn't need to be pumped and having a problem.