Septic tank

scotty62 · 03-28-2011, 11:53 PM

How often do you need to have your septic tank emptied? We have been here in this house for 8 years and had it done once like 2 years after we moved in. There are 6 of us. I think its about time, don't you?

What is the best company to use in Calvert County? Does anyone know how much it
would cost?
Thanks

kom526 · 03-29-2011, 04:51 AM

It's definitely time to get that thing pumped out.

luvscats · 03-29-2011, 05:42 AM

We use J&J Septic Systems, Huntingtown, 410-257-4444. Had it done about a month ago and it cost $200. There's only two of us and we have it done every two years simply because my girlfriend's system backed up and what an awful mess that was.

Vince · 03-29-2011, 05:43 AM

Every three years. Use Ridex every month. Calvert County - Glover Septic Service.

Justme2 · 03-29-2011, 06:09 AM

With six people in the house I say at least every 2 - 2-1/2 years add up quick. How big is the Tank? And you really really DONOT what the mess.

You will be like

Dedee · 03-29-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Justme2

With six people in the house I say at least every 2 - 2-1/2 years add up quick. How big is the Tank? And you really really DONOT what the mess.

You will be like

My parents built their house 24 yrs ago and insist that they don't need to have their septic tank pumped. I'm worried they will have to replace the tank and have a big mess too.

ginwoman · 03-29-2011, 09:34 AM

with all those people I'd say at least every 2 yrs. We use Wayne's Drains. He is in St. Marys but I'm sure he'll go to Calvert.

Ken King · 03-29-2011, 09:40 AM

How often? Depends on the size of the tank. If it is a small tank (1000 gallons), with 6 people you should get it pumped every year, large tank (2500 gallons) every 4 to 5 years.

*desertrat* ^(Premo) · 03-29-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken King

How often? Depends on the size of the tank. If it is a small tank (1000 gallons), with 6 people you should get it pumped every year, large tank (2500 gallons) every 4 to 5 years.

Every three years even though it's a big tank and the input is low, I am down to my last possible drain field. Next step would have to be a mound system, per one expert opinion. Do not want to go there.

JoeRider · 03-29-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Every three years. Use Ridex every month. Calvert County - Glover Septic Service.

Every 3 to 5 years. Ridex should only be used after the pump. The County has a pump for the bay thing too.

http://www.co.cal.md.us/assets/pumpf...chure_2011.pdf

03-28-2011, 11:53 PM	#1
scotty62 Registered User Member Since: Jan 2009 Posts: 70	Septic tank How often do you need to have your septic tank emptied? We have been here in this house for 8 years and had it done once like 2 years after we moved in. There are 6 of us. I think its about time, don't you? What is the best company to use in Calvert County? Does anyone know how much it would cost? Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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luvscats Registered User Member Since: Feb 2007 Location: Huntingtown Posts: 758	We use J&J Septic Systems, Huntingtown, 410-257-4444. Had it done about a month ago and it cost $200. There's only two of us and we have it done every two years simply because my girlfriend's system backed up and what an awful mess that was. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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Vince ...... Member Since: Mar 2003 Location: Lusby, MD. Posts: 19,856	Every three years. Use Ridex every month. Calvert County - Glover Septic Service. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Having too much ammunition in the house is like having too much fuel in your aircraft; the only time you have too much is when you're on fire. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. -Edmund Burke
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Justme2 Registered User Member Since: Feb 2009 Posts: 637	You better With six people in the house I say at least every 2 - 2-1/2 years add up quick. How big is the Tank? And you really really DONOT what the mess. You will be like Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ JUSTME2
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ginwoman Registered User Member Since: Dec 2006 Location: St. Mary's Co. Posts: 2,971	with all those people I'd say at least every 2 yrs. We use Wayne's Drains. He is in St. Marys but I'm sure he'll go to Calvert. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ You can tune a piano, but you can't tune a fish
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Ken King Oldtimer Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: Up the hill and down the holler Posts: 12,699	How often? Depends on the size of the tank. If it is a small tank (1000 gallons), with 6 people you should get it pumped every year, large tank (2500 gallons) every 4 to 5 years. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Taking it one date at a time.
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