Septic System Maintenance - The Do List

Septic System Maintenance ... be pro-active

Pumping septic tank.  Regular pumping of the septic tank every 2 to 4 years is recommended for most residential systems.
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Filter maintenance.   If your septic tank has an outlet filter, you should have it inspected and maintained at least once every year.
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Pump tank inspections.  If your system has a pump tank, annual (or more frequent) pump tank inspections are recommended.  In some states regular pump tank inspections are required.
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Grease tank (trap) inspections.  These only apply to certain commercial properties.
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Complete septic system inspections.  Periodic inspections are required by some states and many states require septic system inspection for the sale of a property.   Be aware of the requirements in your state. See also Septic System Inspections

Maintain the vegetation over your drain field.
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Divert drainage runoff away from your drain field.
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Record Keeping.  Keep records of septic system that include:

Location Sketch/Plan ...more

Pumping records ...more

Inspection Reports ...more

Permits ...more

Water Conservation.
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