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We have a seasonal cottage that isnt used much. Do we still have to have our septic tank pumped?

April 26, 2017Cottage pumped seasonal septic tank Used

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We have a seasonal cottage that isnt used much. Do we still have to have our septic tank pumped?

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Maintenance of your POWTS includes pumping of the septic tank if the combined sludge and scum volume is more than 1/3 of the tank. In cases of minimal use were the sludge and scum volume is less that 1/3 of the tank, pumping may be defered for one year provided a visual inspection is completed.