It’s easy to disregard the importance of regular septic system maintenance and inspections -- out of sight, out of mind. But we cannot minimize the importance of properly maintaining your septic system. Routine septic system care, such as septic system pumping, has long-term and financial benefits for your property, home, and local community. 

We Pump It offers top-quality residential and commercial septic services and repairs for all of the Brazos Valley to Central Texas, including septic system pumping. With 24/7 emergency septic services, if something goes awry and you need your septic system pumped right away, we’re the ones to call! Call 979-906-1792 or message here today!

Why Should You Get Your System Pumped?

Routine Maintenance Saves Time and Money

Many homeowners wonder are septic tanks expensive to maintain. As long as you stay on top of regularly maintaining your septic system any repair costs will be significantly decreased in the long-term. According to the EPA, spending $250 to $500 every 3 – 5 years is an immense savings when compared to repairs and replacements due to malfunctions which can cost in the upwards range of $5,000 to $15,000! The cost of maintaining a septic system breaks down to just $100-$200/year. Maintaining your septic system by pumping a septic system helps prevent major repairs that can cost in the thousands. Plus, you avoid the frustration of the time it takes to perform major repairs or a replacement. A pump for septic system only takes about 20-35 minutes to clean out a 1000-gal tank.

Supports Water Conservation and Environmental Protection

Not having your septic system pumped can lead to leaks or malfunction, which in turn can lead to water waste and groundwater contamination. Pollutants coming from malfunctioning septic systems, including viruses, bacteria, and toxic chemicals, leach into groundwater and contaminate other water sources as well. This contamination is dangerous for both humans and animals. Regular septic system pumping and septic system maintenance protects the environment for your property and community and protects people from disease and illnesses.

Helps Eliminate Backflow

If you notice water backing up in your home – in your sink, toilet, or tubs, this is a sign that your tank may be getting filled up. Proper septic system maintenance on a regular basis by a professional ensures your septic system will continue to run smoothly and keeps wastewater flowing. Having a septic system pump done improves efficiency and is a preventative measure against unnecessary malfunctions. 

Say No to Bad Smells

Routinely having your septic system pumped helps prevent foul sewage odors that often evolve over your system’s lifespan. The residue and detritus that build up in areas not flushed by water can emit sewage odors, noticeable more around toilets and drains. Ensuring your septic system is working properly through proper septic tank maintenance and services like those available through We Pump It Septic Service are key in preventing offensive sewage odors.



When Should You Have Your Septic System Pumped?

Septic experts recommend septic system pumping every 3 to 5 years. Although there are reasons you might need to have your septic system pumped more frequently. The most ideal route is to consult a professional septic system company - like We Pump It - for recommended septic tank maintenance and to set up a regular schedule for pumping a septic system. Here are some contributing factors that impact the best septic system pumping practices.

How Big is Your House?

Deciding the best schedule for you will be based on the specific needs of your household. Larger homes with multiple bathrooms and more water appliances will naturally be more taxing on your septic system. 

Amount of Wastewater Generated by Your House in a Day

The more people living in your home means more use of water appliances. Frequent use of garbage disposals, kitchens, toilets, showers, laundry, and more is demanding on your septic pump system.



Size of Your Existing Septic System

Septic tanks run in size from 500 gallon to 2500. The ratio of tank to household members will impact the need for septic system pumping and how often it will need done. One person living in a house with a small tank won’t require pumping as often as 6 or more people living with a smaller tank.



Is it Time to Get Your Septic System Pumped? We Are Here For You!

You may not think about flowing wastewater much, until there’s a breakdown or backup. As you can see proper septic tank maintenance saves time, money, and can truly keep the peace in your home or business.

When it comes to maintaining your septic system, look to the professionals at We Pump It Septic Service! We provide the best in septic system care and septic system maintenance at reasonable prices. Call 979-906-1792 or send a message here to schedule septic system pumping service today!