HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY SEPTIC TANK PUMPED?

If you use a septic tank for waste disposal, you know that there is a level of maintenance required to keep things in working order. At Superior Septic, LLC we frequently have customers ask how often they should have their septic tank pumped. The short answer is that most tanks should be pumped every 3 years. However, here are a 2 factors that may affect this number and require you to have your tank pumped sooner.

Tank Size

If you know that your tank is smaller than the typical size, you should invest in having the tank pumped more often. On the flip side, if you have a large tank and are not using the system as often, you can probably wait a little longer than three years. We can provide guidelines on suggested pumping timelines by tank size.

Number of People in Your Home

If you have a larger family or frequently have visitors staying at your home, your septic system is probably experiencing a higher volume of usage than normal. If you are concerned about sewage backup, you may decide to have your tank pumped prior to an expected time of heavy usage.

You will want to make sure that you are pumping your system enough but not too often. Waiting too long to pump can lead to system overflow, which will result in costly repairs and possibly even failure. However, pumping too often can also be a bad thing. Though you typically won’t be doing damage to your system, you will be wasting money. As the local professionals of septic tank pumping in Duluth, we will help you stay on track and keep your system running smoothly.