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Posted by Wayne Boatwright on September 20, 2009, 2:51 pm
We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We
live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have never
had to have it pumped".
Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
system. We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toilet
paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. We have an automatic
washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
All opinions/comments welcome.
TIA
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~~ If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it. ~~
~~ A mind is a terrible thing to lose. ~~
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Wayne Boatwright
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Posted by Paul Franklin on September 20, 2009, 3:01 pm
On Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:51:41 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
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>We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We
>live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
>permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
>We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
>every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have never
>had to have it pumped".
>Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
>system. We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toilet
>paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. We have an automatic
>washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
>I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
>don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
>All opinions/comments welcome.
>TIA
Have it pumped. The operator can tell you approximately how much
sludge was in the tank(s). If it's not too much, wait five years next
time...and so on. This way you are basing the decision on how well
your system is performing with your ah--ingredients. A couple hundred
bucks or less every few years is way cheaper than replacing the leach
field or sand bed.
HTH,
Paul
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Posted by Eric in North TX on September 20, 2009, 3:05 pm
wrote:
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> We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. =
=A0We
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> live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. =A0There are only two adu=
> permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
> We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
> every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have nev=
> had to have it pumped".
> Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
> system. =A0We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toil=
> paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. =A0We have an automatic
> washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
> I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
> don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
> All opinions/comments welcome.
> TIA
> --
> ~~ If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it. ~~
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 ~~ A mind is a terrible thing to lose. ~~
> ************************************************************
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0Wayne Boatwright
The warter should take care of itself in the desert, the solids though
can fill the leech bed if the tank is neglected too long, so a
precautionary pump once in a while might be a good idea. I won't
propose a schedule, but every 10 years would seem like a reasonable
minimum.
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Posted by aemeijers on September 20, 2009, 3:07 pm
Wayne Boatwright wrote:
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> We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We
> live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
> permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
>
> We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
> every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have never
> had to have it pumped".
>
> Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
> system. We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toilet
> paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. We have an automatic
> washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
>
> I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
> don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
>
> All opinions/comments welcome.
>
> TIA
>
With just 2 people, I might have it checked around year 5, to establish
a baseline. If you don't mind the smell, you could even do it yourslelf.
Uncover the small lid, and poke a stick down there.
My place has 3 theoretical bedrooms, and a tank sized to match. I live
alone. I've been here four years, and will probably be here maybe 3-4
more. I might have it pumped when I put it on the market, just so the
realtor has a fresh report to show. (I know, buyer usually has to get
one anyway...)
aem sends...
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Posted by Master Betty on September 20, 2009, 3:08 pm
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> We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We
> live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
> permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
> We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
> every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have
> never
> had to have it pumped".
> Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
> system. We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toilet
> paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. We have an automatic
> washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
> I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
> don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
> All opinions/comments welcome.
> TIA
I'd look into a HE clothes washer. They dump MUCH less water into your
system. We have a Whirlpool Duet and it has worked flawlessly for over 6
years now. If water costs as much in AZ as it does here (Austin) it would be
worth it.
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>live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
>permanent residences and the occasional visitor.
>We've heard many stories varying from, "we have our septic system pumped
>every 4 years", to "we've had our septic system for 30 years and have never
>had to have it pumped".
>Obviously, usage must have something to do with the need to pump out the
>system. We have the typical bathroom waste and use biodegradeable toilet
>paper, and take showers rather than tub baths. We have an automatic
>washing machine and a dishwasher. We do not have a garbage disposal.
>I certainly want to avoid any potential problems, but at the same time, I
>don't want to spend money when I don't have to.
>All opinions/comments welcome.
>TIA