Septic Tank Emptying

How often you need your tank emptied depends greatly on the size of your household and the details of your septic tank. Each tank is different, and process waste in a different way. Then there is the fact that a family of six will obviously be putting more into tank than the single lady living next door. The variation is quite marked, there are modern septic systems that must be emptied at least once a year, and there are septic tanks that have been left untouched for decades with no need of being emptied.

One factor that can also affect the efficiency of your septic tank is using detergents, solvents, or bleache. All of which can prevent the proper bacterial function of your tank. There are enzyme products which supposedly help maintain the tank and effective bacteriological workings. Or there is the traditional remedy promoted by old wives and you can as the farmers used to do throw the odd dead cat or chicken in to activate the bacteria. If you have a new tank installed, we will be able to give you advice on how often you will need to have it emptied, if you have just moved to a property that uses a septic tank system then you should check with the previous owners or seek professional advice.