Pump the Tank at the End of the Inspection

I have to qualify my earlier advice about septic system inspections; a pumpout is necessary, but should be the last item on your to-do list.

In a recent column I referred to the need to pump septic tanks as a part of a thorough inspection to determine tank structural soundness and watertightness. In my years in the industry this has always been a discussion point with differing opinions about whether the tank must be...

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