How often should you pump your septic tank?

RCI Septic Service • May 9, 2019

It is recommended that you pump your septic tank every 2 years. Some homes can go longer, depending on the size and age of the tank, as well as the number of people using it. Some septic tanks need to be pumped more often for the same reasons. A tank with a failing septic system should be pumped every six or twelve months. RCI Septic Service can advise you accordingly. Call today 603-432-4840

Excavator installing a new leach field during a septic system replacement at a New Hampshire home
October 15, 2026
Learn how to finance septic system replacement in NH, including St. Mary's Bank septic loans, HELOCs, USDA grants, and options for homeowners with credit challenges.
Laundry detergent being poured into a measuring cap near a washing machine
October 15, 2026
Learn how to choose a septic safe laundry detergent, whether bleach kills septic tank bacteria, and how HE washers protect your NH septic system and leach field.