Septic systems are a reliable way to dispose of household wastewater for homes that are not connected to a municipal sewer system. A properly sized, installed and maintained septic system can provide excellent, trouble free service for 20 to 30 years or more. Septic systems generally require little maintenance other than regular inspections and pumping to remove accumulated septic waste.
Many experts recommend septic tank pumping every 2 years, but how often you need to have your septic tank pumped depends on various factors including the size of the tank, the number of people in the household, and whether or not you have a garbage disposal.
A home with a small septic tank or a lot of people living in the home will need more frequent septic tank pumping than a home with a large septic tank and fewer occupants. Using a garbage disposal will shorten the time required between septic tank pumping.
Failure to have the septic tank pumped when needed can result in damage to the septic drain field which can be very expensive to repair. Having your septic tank pumped too often is a waste of money, but it is far less expensive than repairing a damaged drain field.
The best way to determine how often your septic tank should be pumped is to have your septic system inspected by a sewer-septic professional. Septic system inspections are relatively inexpensive and can save you a bundle. Your sewer-septic system professional will be able to tell you if your septic system is in good working order, whether your septic tank needs pumping, and how frequently your septic tank needs to be pumped. Annual or semi-annual septic system inspections will help extend the life of your septic system and keep it in good working order.
Posted on behalf of:
Hunter’s Septic Service
Nesbit, MS 38651
(662) 429-1686
