How often should I pump my septic tank?
The regulators of various States generally say to pump your tank every 3-5 years.
North Carolina trained me to say every 3 years.
And some septic pumpers will tell you to pump every 2 years—I wonder why at $200-$500+ a pop?
However, if you monitor your
scum and sludge levels you can zero in on precisely when to pump
your tank.
You
should be doing this yearly.
Do I really need to check my tank's scum and sludge levels every single year?
It depends on how much you use
your septic tank.
If it is a vacation home I
would check it every other year.
But for most households, you
should check your scum and sludge levels every year.
The process takes about 30
minutes.
Sarratt
Septic
Serving Western North Carolina,
Charlotte & The Foothills
and The Inner & Outer Banks
Ph 828-447-5184
Email: tuckasegee@yahoo.com