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How Often Should You Pump Your Septic Tank

The answer to question of how often one should service their septic tank depends on a multitude of factors.

Thankfully, there is a way to stay up-to-date on septic maintenance. Initially, you should have your tank pumped 3-5 years after it’s installed new. This first service will provide you with valuable insight into the condition of the septic tank and the amount of solids. The pumping professionals can then recommend a schedule based on the thickness of the solids, together with other factors like the timing since the tank was new or last serviced as well as the number of people living in the home. Keep in mind that there really is no way to predict the conditions of a septic tank over a period of time. That said, if a pumper provides a recommendation for how often to pump your septic system, they are only basing this recommendation on what they see at the moment. Any changes in habits or lifestyle can, and will, affect the septic system. Additionally, septic systems will not last forever, so following the advice of a septic professional can never guarantee how long the system will last or that it will remain trouble-free, but there is overwhelming evidence that pumping your septic tank on a regular schedule will greatly increase the life expectancy of your system. 


The Department of Environmental Quality and the EPA advise using one of two ways to determine when or how often to pump a septic tank. The first way involves measuring the thickness of the scum and sludge layers. If the volume of the solids exceeds about 25%-35% of the total volume of the tank, you should have it pumped.

The second recommended method to determine when to pump my septic tank is to establish a regular schedule for pumping based on calendar years. Environmental health experts agree that, as a general rule of thumb, a homeowner should pump their septic tank every 3-5 years for an average family of four. However, even this recommendation can vary. But keep in mind that every household is unique and peoples’ habits range widely from family to family.


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