Your septic tank needs to be in tip-top shape at all times to avoid future trouble with the drainage. One way to ensure this is by septic tank pumping every few years.
Is it possible to know when it is time for a septic tank pumping? Yes, it is. The following are some guidelines as to when to have it done:
- Number of Occupants in The House
On average, a home with four bedrooms, accommodating four people, has a tank of between 1200 to 1500 gallons. For these conditions, septic tank pumping should be needed roughly every three to five years. When the number of people in the house increases, this translates to more baths/showers, more dishes washed, more laundry piles and more toilet flushes. The amount of wastewater generated will go up, and the septic tank will fill up faster.
- Sludge and Scum Layers
Layers of sludge and scum in a septic tank depend mainly on the installation and use of the septic tank system. A tank that is too small for the house will need frequent pumping since it fills up faster. A tank that takes in more than just wastewater may need a more frequent septic tank pumping to function better and for longer. If wastewater fills up, time for pumping is long overdue.
