Benefits of Septic Tank Cleanings

There are many benefits of regular septic tank cleanings (every three years or so - depending on use) and the cost of getting the tank pumped and cleaned and properly maintained is much less expensive than an emergency call and a new septic system let alone potential harm of sewage exposure. So if you're money-motivated (aren't we all), these are the big money benefits of septic tank cleanings:

1. Promotes the longevity of your septic tank. Stated differently - protects your investment with proper maintenance.

• Regular maintenance prevents system failure
• The longer you allow your system to fill with sludge the greater the risk of destroying your drain field.

2. Ensures optimal efficiency of your septic tank.
3. Regular septic tank cleanings can save you money in septic tank repair costs.

And if you're more environmentally motivated:

4. Cleaning your septic tank ensures the health and safety of your family, your guests or your employees.
5. Keeping your septic tank properly maintained is the only way to make sure the local waterways stay sewage-free.

We get it. We're biased. We clean septic tanks for a living so we're big advocates of keeping septic tanks properly maintained and regularly pumped, but you don't need to take our word for it. Who doesn't trust Bob Vila? On the Bob Vila site there is some good advice on septic tank cleaning and frequency:

While a septic system should be inspected annually, the number of people relying on the system often determines the frequency of pumping. For example, a home with a single resident may only need a pumping service every 5 years, while a home with two to three residents will likely need service every 3 to 4 years. A home with four or five residents will generally need to call a septic tank professional for pumping services within 2 years. - Bobvila.com