Why Schedules Vary

Every household is unique, and your pumping frequency should consider your specific lifestyle. Key factors include:

• Household Size and Occupancy: A home with five full-time residents puts significantly more stress on the biological breakdown process than a vacation rental or a two-person household.
• Wastewater Volume: The total amount of water (from showers, laundry, and dishes) flowing through the tank affects the “retention time”—the amount of time solids have to settle before the water is pushed out.
• Solid Waste Habits: The use of garbage disposals can increase the solid load in your tank by up to 50 percent. Because the system cannot break down food scraps as easily as human waste, heavy users will require more frequent pumping to prevent overflow.