The answer to this question depends directly on how the household/business uses the system. Variables such as how many people use the system, garbage disposal use, age of the system, how much entertainment is done etc. can all impact the time period in which solid waste accumulates in the septic tank. When we pump a septic tank we can give you a personalized recommendation on how often it should be pumped to prolong the life of your septic system.

As wastewater is discharged from the house, the tank will fill up in a short period of time and then flow through the systems leach line/drian field. The daily use of wastewater includes water used for entertaining, food preparations, personal hygiene, laundry, dishwashing etc.