First, face the music: you will need a professional pumper. This isn’t a DIY project for the faint of heart (or nose). You should pump your tank every 3 to 5 years, depending on how many people live in your house. A family of four? Aim for every 3 years. Just you and a cat? You can stretch it to 5.
How do you know it’s time? Look for warning signs: gurgling drains, a weirdly lush green patch above the tank, or a smell like rotten eggs when it rains. Ignore those signs, and you’ll get Tom’s surprise party. Please, don’t be Tom.
