You don't have to wait years to have your septic tank pumped. If you run a busy home with a lot of family members, your septic tank may require pumping sooner than a home with fewer members. According to the EPA, you should hire septic tank pumping services if you notice the top of the sludge layer is within around 12 inches of the outlet or if the bottom of the scum layer is approximately six inches from the bottom of the outlet.

If it's your first time having your septic tank pumped, make sure you know where it's located on your property. The plumbing team will need you to show them. If you don't know where it is, let the team know in advance to bring the right equipment to locate it.

Once you find it, make sure the lid can open. The septic tank pumping service provider will need to take the lid off and pump the tank through an access port. The access port should be large enough to allow the pumper to move the hose around and remove solids.

If your septic tank is located in a remote section of your property, the pumping company must find a reasonable area to access it. Most trucks carry extremely long hoses. If your septic tank is very far from the driveway, it's not an issue as long as the truck can easily access it. If it's far and inaccessible, let the company know and remove cars and other objects from the driveway. Consider cutting the grass around the tank to make accessing it easier for the septic tank pumping professionals.

For more information about septic tank pumping services, give our team at Hodnett Septic Tank Cleaning a call today. Let us help you maintain a healthy septic tank. We look forward to hearing from you.