All homeowners whose home is on a septic system rather than a municipal sewer should make certain that have the septic tank inspected, cleaned and pumped on a periodic basis, as necessary. The typical septic tank will need to be pumped every three to five years, but every septic system is unique so septic tank pumping frequency can vary. The size of the septic tank, number of people living in the home, kitchen waste disposal habits, and other factors affect how quickly solid material will accumulate in a septic tank and need to be removed.
Seeking the advice and service of a qualified septic specialist should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. A septic tank inspection will give you a good idea of the condition of your septic system and also tell you if your tank needs to be cleaned, or how long it is until you need it cleaned.
Whatever you do, don’t put septic tank cleaning on your own “to-do list.” Only trained and experienced professionals should come and do the job for you, whether it’s cleaning, pumping, inspecting or otherwise. A septic system creates dangerous fumes and only a trained septic system contractor should clean your septic tank. A sewer-spetic professional will know what to check, what to look for, and how to do a safe and thorough cleaning without damaging your system.
Getting your septic tank cleaned and inspected regularly will help it continue to work at peak efficiency. It also gives a professional septic specialist a chance to spot and warn you of any problems or concerns that might arise, things that you need to be aware of before they become much more serious, or even critical. It’s important to know how full the tank is and when it needs to be pumped, so as not to overfill the system or ruin it, requiring a costly replacement.
