Moved into house 5 years ago and seller said they had just pumped the 500 gallon tank.
1950 s septic tank design.
Settling and anaerobic processes reduce solids and organics but the treatment efficiency is only moderate referred to as primary treatment.
Septic tank systems are a type of simple onsite sewage facility ossf.
With ordinary use and care a septic tank usually requires cleaning every three to five years more if you use a sink mounted garbage disposal unit.
2 adults in the house.
This tank is usually installed below 1 5m 1 8m from ground level.
In order store the wastage or sewage for 10 30 days septic tank is constructed and the same is designed.
However in many cases septic tanks can be operated for up to five years if properly maintained.
Septic tank is installed where there is no proper drainage system.
Depending on the size of the tank and your location plan on spending about 200 for each pumpout.
Video walkthrough of the ancient septic system we found under my house.