If you live in a home with a private septic system, you probably already know that caring for the system is your responsibility. If you are like most people, you might think that means having the septic tank pumped out every few years. But there is more to caring for and maintaining the health of your septic system than making a phone call to schedule a pump. There are a number of things you can do to keep your septic system in tip-top shape and reduce the frequency of pumping out the tank.
