A story in Popular Mechanics magazine addressed a reader’s question about recommended septic tank pumping frequency. The quick answer was that tanks should be inspected annually and pumped every three to five years. The magazine rightly explained that the best answer depends on how big the tank is and how many people reside in the house (I’d add that the habits of the users are another factor). Kudos to the magazine for also recommending the reader seek the advice of a septic service professional. But what jumped out at me about the story was the writer sharing an old wives’
