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4 Things that Affect Your Septic Pumping Schedule
Septic Service Provider • October 3, 2019
One of the absolute best things you can do for your septic system is to have it pumped on a regular basis, and always before it is too full to give your septic system issues. If you are wondering about your own septic pumping schedule, check out these four factors that can change your schedule.
- The number of people in your household. This factor is a big one! The more people present in a household, the more often you will need to have your septic tank pumped. Even if you have a large tank, it is better to err on the side of getting it pumped too early than too late.
- The size of your tank. Small tanks work well with small households. Large tanks work with small households. Small tanks and large households will require much more frequent pumping than the typical 3-5 years that the average family requires.
- Your water usage. Does your family take long and daily showers? Do lots of laundry? The amount of water that you use can speed up the time you have between septic pumping.
- Your habits. Most people who are septic-savvy know that you can’t treat a septic system the same as a municipal sewer. You need to avoid bleach products, antibacterial products, and doing all your laundry on the same day. Many of your personal habits regarding water usage can affect the amount of time between your septic pumping appointments.
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guidelines for your septic pumping situation, contact our experts at American Waste Septic today!
