Every home that has a septic tank installed will have to go through the process of having the septic tank pumped. Regular septic tank pumping is recommended but the frequency will depend on the size of the tank and the size of the household. It typically ranges between 2-3 years.
If you have recently moved into a house with a septic system, you may not know when the tank was last pumped so the best thing to do in this situation is have a professional sewer- septic system company come in and service your system. They will be able to ensure that it is all working efficiently and advise you on when it should next be pumped.
There are other signs that you should be aware of which indicate that your tank needs to be pumped. Many of the more modern units come with a light or alarm that goes off as soon as your tank is full. When this happens it means you need to arrange to have your tank pumped as soon as possible or run the risk of causing damage.
A bad odor is a strong indication that there is an issue with your septic tank and immediate action by a sewer-septic professional is probably necessary. A bad smell coming from the tank can be a sign that there is a leak or damage to the drain field line but if this is not the case the small is likely down to the tank being full.
Either way a professional will be able to identify the problem and provide a solution quickly and properly. Wet patches in the drain field as well as back up of waste into the toilet are both further signs that it is time to get your septic tank pumped.
