The last thing that you want is a full septic tank. The tricky thing is to know when you are at risk. There are some common warning signs to keep an eye out for before the worst happens. If you notice that pipes in your home are draining a lot slower than they used to and drains are backing up, you should have a professional take a look as soon as possible. While there might be other reasons for this happening, it usually isn’t something that a homeowner is equipped to deal with on their own.
There is a science as to how often a septic tank should be pumped, but there are many factors to take into consideration.
How many people live in the household? How large is the septic tank? How careful are you with what you flush down the drain? Do you run many loads of laundry regularly? All these factors combined can give you a general idea of whether you need to pump it every year or once every 5 years. If you are uncertain how long it has been since the last time your septic tank was pumped, it might very well be overdue.
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