In a recent column I referred to the need to pump septic tanks as a part of a thorough inspection to determine tank structural soundness and watertightness. In my years in the industry this has always been a discussion point with differing opinions about whether the tank must be pumped to give a complete picture of the tank’s condition. Further, at least in the comments I received after the column ran, there was some confusion about at what point in the inspection process the tank should be pumped.
Since I opened this “can of worms,” it’s a good idea to
