UNDERSTANDING SEPTIC TANK PUMPING COST AND ANY POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Several factors can influence the cost of septic tank pumping.
Size of Septic Tank
The size of your septic tank plays an important role in the cost as larger tanks require more time and resources for pumping and cleaning. Also larger tanks hold more gallons of wastewater increasing cost of disposal at wastewater recycling treatment sites.
Access of Septic Tank
Tanks that are easily accessible for pumping equipment may cost less than those that require extensive hosing and extensive difficulty in reaching septic tank. Septic tanks with deep burial may increase cost due to
extended time required for manual digging or excavation to expose septic tank lids and tank.
Sludge and Solids
Excessive thick sludge and solid waste in the tank can directly impact the pumping cost. Tanks with excessive build-up may require more effort and resources to break up the solidified layer for removal. This process extends time at job site, requires additional specialised equipment along with the addition of water to break up the excessive solid waste in the septic tank increasing gallons to be disposed.
Poor Maintenance
Septic tanks that have been neglected for a very long time resulting in large accumulations of solids will require more time and resources possibly increasing cost as well.
In N.C. septic tank requirements are based on the number of bedrooms in the home, with a minimum capacity of a 1000 gallons for a single family home. The number of occupants in the home producing wastewater also needs to be taken into account when considering your septic tank maintenance schedule.
Minimum Septic Tank Capacity Table
See the following table for details on Minimum Septic Tank Capacity based on the number of residential bedrooms:
| Number of Bedrooms | Minimum Septic Tank Size | Minimum Liquid Surface Area | Drainfield Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2 or less |
1000 – 1500 Gallons |
27 Sq. Ft. |
800 – 2500 Sq. Ft. |
|
3 |
1000 – 2000 Gallons |
27 Sq. Ft. |
1000 – 2880 Sq. Ft. |
|
4 |
1250 – 2500 Gallons |
34 Sq. Ft. |
1200 – 3200 Sq. Ft. |
|
5 |
1500 – 3000 Gallons |
40 Sq. Ft. |
1600 – 3400 Sq. Ft. |
|
6 |
1750 – 3500 Gallons |
47 Sq. Ft. |
2000 – 3800 Sq. Ft. |
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