Pumping
Frequently asked questions
1. How often should my tank be pumped?
Answer: The frequency of pumping depends on several factors:
- Capacity of septic system
- Amount of residents
- Age of residents
- Age and system type
We recommend letting our PSMA field techs, pump and give a recommendation
2. Is my tank full already?
Answer: An average family of four will refill a 1000 tank within 4 days of being pumped. The operating level on a septic tank is approximately 6 inches from the top of the tank.
3. Septic Additives?
Answer: We DO NOT support the use of these, it is our opinion that pumping as recommended, along with the natural bacteria is the best way to maintain any septic system.
4. What NOT to flush?
Answer:
- cigarette butts
- disposable diapers
- sanitary napkins & tampons
- wipes
- condoms
- pop-off toilet wand scrubbers
Mandatory township pumping/inspections
For the follow townships mandatory pumping and inspection regulations have been placed into effect. (these are subject to change at anytime)
Click your township below to be connected to your township website.
- Bart
- Conestoga
- Drumore
- Elizabeth
- Leacock
- Little Britain
- Mt. Joy
- Paradise
- Penn
- Pequea
- Quarryville Boro
- Rapho
- Salisbury
- Strasburg
- W. Donegal
- W. Lampeter
- W. Hempfield
- Warwick
- Chester County
- York County
Since many township have various fees and requirements please contact your township for clarification, we do not cover township fees.
We will provide a copy of the report/inspection to the township, via email, USPS, or online.
Scheduling
Scheduling
Schedule online now or call 717-284-5228.
Payments can be made online and are due 15 days after the day service. (partial payments are not accepted online)