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Knowing the right way to care for your waste system can save you the hassle of expensive repairs, replacement and prevent environmental issues. Here are some of the most common questions we get, don’t hesitate to call us for further information.
A holding tank does not allow for any of its contents to leach away into the ground, whereas a septic tank will allow waste water to run through a leaching field and a bacterial breakdown of some of its contents.
Short answer – it depends! Everything is based on the size of the tank and the amount of water which you use. There is no good timeline to give as it really depends on the residents' use of water. Everything (showers, toilets, dishwashers etc) will drain into the holding tank. If the holding tank becomes full, it can back up into the house. Our experience has been that many holding tanks are pumped about every 6-8 weeks, but again…it all depends.
Most holding tanks have an alarm that will alert you to the holding tank being full, assuming that they have been kept in good repair. Some holding tanks also use (often improvised by the owner) dip sticks to determine how full the holding tank is, especially when no working alarm is present.
Some clues:
Pump your system every 2-3 years (annually if you have a garbage disposal). Conserve water. Don't dump non-biodegradable things or trash down your toilet or sink.
WI State Sanitary License #2356
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