The Frequency of Septic Tank Pumping
For Properties in Ayden, Farmville, Greenville & Grifton, NC

Septic tanks take in all the wastewater from your property. It takes in the water from the shower, washer, toilet, and sinks. This is a lot of wastewater that it must hold and treat. Your system will gradually filter all wastewater it takes in and let out the treated water into your leach field. What is left behind is sludge and solid waste that gather at the bottom of the tank. This will take up more room in the tank as time goes by. This diminishes the ability of your septic tank to take in and treat wastewater.

Pumping your septic tank will help prevent this and it is a normal part of septic tank maintenance. One common question that property owners with septic systems have is: “How often do I need to pump my septic tank?” The answer is it will depend on the size of the tank, the size of the property, how many people live in the home, and the type of septic system. In general, you should have your septic tank pumped every three to five years.