Logan Martin Lake Topics: Septic Tank Rules
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Name:
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Ulysses E. McGill
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Septic Tank Rules
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3/27/2012 10:11:46 PM (updated 3/27/2012 10:17:31 PM)
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There are way too many variables for "rules". Size of tank? Garbage disposal? definition of "part time"? number of part timers (or full timers) who contribute to the cause? other "habits"?
Typically, properly sized tanks should be pumped every 3-5 years. As an example, a 1500 gallon tank (with 4 people using it) will easily go 5 years if nothing other than human waste is added.....take off about two years if you have a garbage disposal and a "grind-O-maniac" in the house.
If you have a large tank, are part time, don't have a disposal, and don't put crap (other than "real" crap) in the tank, you could easily go 10-15 years between pumping. Also, addition of soaps and chlorine make a difference....If you do a lot of wash with bleach, it will kill natural bacteria that helps break down waste and will result in a more frequent pumping schedule. Allowing any grease (or animal fat) down the drain (ie, rinsing cooked hamburger, sausage, etc) will also cause a far more frequent pumping schedule....that stuff will not break down and it will definitely clog any septic system.
Bottom line: If you treat the system properly, you can go a long time between servicing.
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