Questions to Consider When Deciding How Often to Pump
Septic Tank Pumping Frequency
When to pump your tank…ah…that is the question. This is a popular question that we receive all the time here at Cooke’s Plumbing and Septic in Stuart.
When it comes to how often your septic tank needs a ‘pump out’ there are several factors that you can use a guideline. These factors include: the system design, the tank capacity and how often your septic system is used by your house.
Gravity vs. Pump
One of the key factors in determining pumping frequency is whether your system uses a gravity flow and/or whether a sump pump is connected to your system. Most systems in the Port St. Lucie and Stuart area use gravity flow with drain field.
Water Conditioning
Does your septic tank have a water-conditioning unit connected to it with recharge water? This might include water softener, iron filter or other devices. Do you use any mild cleaning products and detergents? How about limiting anti-bacterial products?
Usage Frequency
How often you do laundry is another important factor to consider. Do you have a top-loading washer that conserves water or do you have a front-loading machine? Does your residence have low-flow toilets and shower heads? Do you make sure faucets are shut and notice and fix any leaks promptly?
Other Usage Factors
How frequently do you have overnight visitors or groups of guests in your home? Is there a home office or a home-based business such as a daycare center, salon, or other water-intensive business that will increase the amount of water the system handles?
The Size of the Tank Matters
Lastly, consider the capacity of your tank (not including the pump tanks), the number of bedrooms and how many people are living in your abode.
If you live on the Treasure Coast and you have any questions about any of the above issues, or want to learn how to evaluate them to determine how often you need to pump your septic tank, the steps involved in the pump out or other residential or commercial plumbing services, ‘Quick…Call Cooke’s! Join the thousands of satisfied customers from Port St. Lucie and Stuart to Jupiter and Riviera Beach who know and trust Cooke’s Plumbing and Septic Services.