How often should a working septic tank be pumped?
JSA: Honestly, if you were absolutely sure it was fermenting properly and there were no non-biodegradable pollutants in it, it should never have to be pumped. The reality, however, is that often the septic tank is used more like a trash can rather than a properly controlled chemistry project. So you need to do service inspections and regular pumping to prolong the life of your septic leaching system. Trained professionals of the Peace of Mind school offer you the best service for your system. The pumping will remove all of the non-degradable pollutants on the top and bottom of the tank as well as the heavy sludge from the bottom and leave enough of the good-bacterially rich liquid to continue to break down future incoming material. The trained pumping professional will produce a written report on the performance and health of your septic tank and provide you with information on the dos and donts to help you keep it working properly. Only a trained professional can correctly assess your
