RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSEMS
Pumping of your septic tank
How often you pump your septic system is determined by the number of people in the home, the amount of water used and the size of the tank.
The size of the septic tank is determined by the number of bedrooms, square footage, number of bathrooms and water fixture units in the home.
For an average home the following schedule is recommended for pumping septic tanks:
1 Person: Every 5 years
2 People: Every 4 years
3 People: Every 3 years
4 People: Every 2-3 years
5 People: Every 1-2 years
6+ People: Every year
Remember, the key to having a relatively trouble-free and long-life septic system is having your septic tank pumped on a regular