On 9/6/2019 4:02 PM, Frank wrote:
On 9/6/2019 1:45 PM, Davej wrote:
On Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 9:57:08 AM UTC-5, Arlen G. Holder wrote:
On Wed, 4 Sep 2019 16:38:12 -0700, Bob F wrote:

How do you know you never needed it? Aren't you at risk of a trashed
septic system if you don't have it checked once in a while?

How am I supposed to know if there is no "problem" extant?


You have to check it periodically unless you just don't care if you
may suddenly need to call in a backhoe to replace your drainage field.
What do you check? You check the amount of sludge and the amount of
scum. If either of those layers are thicker than 1/3 of the fluid
level then you definitely need to have the tank pumped out.


Had not heard such guidelines. Does sound sensible.Â* As mentioned, mine was pumped yesterday and solids level not mentioned but he told my wife it was all liquid.Â* I don't believe that.Â* With just wife and I in the house, I think we can wait five
years.Â* A neighbor in our situation told my wife that they only had their tank pumped once in the forty or so years they have lived there.

I had been more concerned about the status of the tank and would never wait until a problem developed.


You're so right.Â* Having it pumped is just good preventative maintenance.Â* Wait too long between pump-outs and you'll be spending thousands repairing the system.