A strained septic system is the last thing any homeowner wants, with backed up toilets, clogged drains, and a smelly drain field. Even so, your septic system is likely the last thing you want to think about—but a little thinking ahead about septic tank pumping can keep your system running smoothly, so you have as few headaches as possible.
Septic Tank Pumping
Regular maintenance of your septic system is key to keeping it in proper working order. When it comes to septic tank pumping, you shouldn’t wait until something seems to be wrong. Septic tank pumping should occur regularly, usually every two to five years. The exact frequency will depend on your household size and water use. The larger your septic tank, the less often you will need to have it pumped, but the more people you have in your home, contributing to the amount of wastewater going through the system, the more often you will need septic tank pumping.
If you are unsure about how frequently you need septic tank pumping to be completed on your system, ask one of our experts at William Dustin Septic for a more specific pumping schedule.
Why It’s Important
Neglecting septic tank pumping for too long can lead to clogs in the system and backup of sewage water, both problems that can be frustrating to endure and take time to fix. For the health of your septic system and the health of everyone in your home, regular septic tank pumping is essential to keeping waste water flowing in the right direction.