QUESTIONWhen should I have my septic tank pumped?ANSWERIn a previous column, I covered the information a service provider can give to homebuyers and homeowners, including a resource – The Homeowners Guide, which is available through the University of Minnesota Onsite Sewage Treatment Program and the Minnesota Extension Service – to help evaluate water-use patterns and determine septic tank pumping frequency.A number of online columns by various “experts” of differing backgrounds have been brought to my attention of late, pointing out that “When should I have my septic tank pumped?’’ is one of the most common questions homeowners ask.In one of
