When Should I pump my septic tank?
Signs You Need to Pump
Slow drains? Gurgling toilets? Yard smells? Your tank’s talking.
How Often Should You Pump?
Every system’s different. Use our quick calculator to find your schedule.
Why Pumping Matters
Avoid backups, yard messes, and expensive repairs. Pumping on time saves money.
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Tank full or close to it? We’ll get you on the schedule fast — no upsells.
Find Out When to Pump Your Septic Tank...
Not sure if it’s time? Answer a few quick questions and we’ll tell you how often you should pump — plus how close you are to needing service.
Your tank gives warnings - here’s how to spot them
Things running slow? Hearing odd gurgles? Catching a whiff of something suspicious outside? Those are your tank’s not-so-subtle hints. Catching these signs early keeps the mess inside the tank where it belongs.
Slow drains everywhere
Water taking its sweet time leaving the sink? That’s your tank saying it’s full.
Smells that don’t quit
A whiff of sewage near your drains or yard means your tank’s past due for pumping.
Mystery gurgles and bubbles
If your pipes are talking back, it’s time to listen — buildup is blocking the flow.
Soggy spots in the yard
Wet patches above your drain field usually mean your tank’s overflowing.
Don’t wait for a backup to tell you it’s time
When a tank overfills, wastewater has nowhere to go — except back into your sinks, showers, or yard. Pumping on time keeps your system clean, prevents emergencies, and saves you from costly fixes down the road.
3 simple rules for when to pump your tank
1. If it’s been 3–5 years, you’re due.
Most tanks hit their limit in this window — no need to overthink it.
2. Big families fill tanks fast.
More people flushing means you’ll need pumping sooner.
3. Smaller tank = more frequent pumping
Small tanks don’t give you much buffer.
