How Often Should You Have Your Septic Tank Pumped?

The short answer is that a "typical" family of four on a septic system with a 1,000 gallon tank should have the tank pumped about once every two (2) to three (3) years.

However, there are many factors that could affect the time between pump outs, such as:

1. Garbage disposal usage could add significantly to the build-up of solids in your tank.

2. Grease when poured down the drains will harden in the tank and clog the inlet or the outlet.

3. Household chemicals should not be poured into drains. They could destroy the "good" bacteria in your septic tank that help purify the sewage.

For more information, we suggest you take a look at the following articles, which will open in a new tab or window of your browser:

Septic Systems: Care and Maintenance

(Purdue University)

Septic Systems and Their Maintenance

(North Carolina State University)

Grease and Septic Services

HAMCO's pump trucks operate 24/7 and can carry from 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of grease or septage. We pump just about anything that is considered non-hazardous, including septic tanks, grease traps, and grit traps.

We are licensed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (“IDEM”).

Septic System Specialists

If your home is on a septic system, we can provide you with a complete set of expert services, including:

Septic Tank Pumping
Operation and Maintenance Inspections
Septic System Installation

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Septic Inspections for Home Buyers

Septic Inspections Real Estate Sales Purchases If you are about to purchase a home on a septic system, you really should have the system inspected by a qualified septic system inspector prior to closing on the transaction. An inspection from HAMCO could locate problems that might otherwise have gone unnoticed until it was too late. HAMCO's inspection staff is certified by the National Association of Wastewater Transporters (“NAWT”), specifically for the purpose of conducting septic inspections, so you can buy with confidence.

Septic System Repair and Installation

Septic System Installation Excavation Full Service HAMCO is the expert in septic system installation and repair.

HAMCO installs complete septic systems. We can also modernize and bring your existing septic system up to code. This will help ensure trouble-free operation of your septic system for years to come and could increase the value of your home. Call us today for an estimate.

If you are having problems with your septic system, give HAMCO a call and we will give you a free estimate to get your septic system functioning like new.

Confined Space Entry Trained Personnel

Confined Spaces Trained Professionals At HAMCO, safety is a top priority. HAMCO's employees have been trained for work inside confined spaces. This gives us the ability to get safely into and out of manholes and septic tanks (or other fluid storage tanks), boilers, utility tunnels, underground electrical vaults, and other confined spaces.