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I have a drainfield, do I need to pump my tank?
YES!!
(A septic system, just like a car, it must be properly operated and maintained to ensure long-term, cost effective service.)
How often should I pump my tank?
Yearly: if you have a garbage disposal!
How big is my tank?
Typically 1000 GALLONS OR LESS unless your system was designed for 5 bedrooms or more.
What should I do to prepare for winter?
• Mark your tank with a lath or 5 gallon pail.
• Let the grass grow long over the drainfield area.
• Keep traffic off of the drainfield area.
• Fix anything that drips water, faucets, toilets, & furnaces.
• Replace any broken caps on the tank or drainfield.
I have an older system, is it "Grandfathered in?"
Typically not, If the system is over 30 years old, it probably needs to be upgraded.
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