Septic Pumping: How Often and Why

How often

Most residential tanks need pumping every three to five years, but household size, tank size, garbage disposal use and laundry volume all change that.

What pumping does not fix

Pumping empties the tank. It does not repair a failing drainfield, and a system that needs pumping every year is telling you something else is wrong.

Access matters

Risers and accessible lids reduce labor time and cost on every future visit.