Q. How often should I pump my
septic tank?
A. Septic tanks need to be pumped often to
keep your lateral is free of solids, depending on whether
or not you have a garbage grinder, large family or small children.
The best thing to do is pump it after the first year of use.
Ask your pumper how it looks to determine your usage and also
if you are using it correctly. Septics should never be ignored.
Waiting till you have a problem can be very costly. Pumping
every 2-3 year is recommended.
Q. Can I use anti-bacterial
soap?
A. Stay away from products that are anti-bacterial
or non bio-degradable. They can have a negative effect on
the essential bacteria culture needed to treat the waste.
Also plastic products can plug the baffles and cause back
ups in the home.
Q. What size of tank do I need?
A. According to Illinois Code,
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