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Knowing When to Pump Your Septic Tank

Septic tank cleaning is essential to keep the wastewater in your septic tank from backing up. This video will give you tips about septic tank cleaning and pumping. Most people give little thought to their septic system. But if this leads to neglect, it can become a big problem. Septic systems are designed to handle waste better for many years, but only if you take good care of them.


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To keep your septic system in good shape, ensure to pump out the septic tank regularly. Experts recommend pumping septic tanks every three to five years. However, the best way to determine your system's recommendations is to look at your septic system and how much water your home uses. Septic tank cleaning can be challenging and time-consuming. In fact, if not done well, it can lead to tank damage, inappropriate waste disposal, and incomplete waste removal. When doing septic cleaning, a core sampler is placed inside the tank. It collects samples of the sludge and scum layers to determine how much material is present and if the tank is full. If the sludge and scum layers equal 25% to 33% of the length of the tank, then it's time to pump your septic system.