12-12-2014, 12:41 PM
Thanks for all the interesting answers.
Mark, I think you are correct that if the inflow is very low it does not build up. I know that the amount of people living in the house is a consideration. My tank is only 1,000 gallons, and I live alone so I probably could go a lot longer without having it pumped. I just want to be on the safe side. Pumping is much cheaper than replacing!
I've been told not to put organic waste (food scraps, etc.) down the drain because it doesn't decompose in the tank and will cause the solids to build up faster. Yet toilet paper does decompose? Doesn't seem to make sense, but that's what they tell me. I guess it's that aerobic vs. anaerobic thing.
Anyway, again, thanks for all your replies. I'm noting that this seems to be a sensitive subject...
Mark, I think you are correct that if the inflow is very low it does not build up. I know that the amount of people living in the house is a consideration. My tank is only 1,000 gallons, and I live alone so I probably could go a lot longer without having it pumped. I just want to be on the safe side. Pumping is much cheaper than replacing!
I've been told not to put organic waste (food scraps, etc.) down the drain because it doesn't decompose in the tank and will cause the solids to build up faster. Yet toilet paper does decompose? Doesn't seem to make sense, but that's what they tell me. I guess it's that aerobic vs. anaerobic thing.
Anyway, again, thanks for all your replies. I'm noting that this seems to be a sensitive subject...