Your septic system
Septic Care
Pumping, inspections and everyday habits that keep a septic system working for decades.
The guide in this section
How to Maintain a Septic System: The 30-Year Routine
Inspect every 1 to 3 years, pump by tank size and household, don't send more water than a normal household. A 30-year calendar and EPA pump-out numbers.
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