If a septic system hasn't been used in 2 years, it should be pumped. You want to make sure that it's not sitting there for a long time, because it can cause spillage.
this still hasnt been answered after 6 years?
Septic tanks require very little maintenance. You can dose your septic tank with a bacteria treatment once a month with Rid-X or a similar brand, but this is not vital. If you do use a bacteria treatment, you will only need to have your septic tank pumped out every five years, instead of every one or two years. You should not flush things like tampons or sanitary wipes, and you should only use biodegradable toilet paper, because the bacteria cannot break these things down and this will also cause the septic tank to get full faster. The only other things to remember are to keep the area above your septic tank and its drain field grassy. Do not allow plants with large root systems to grow there, or your septic system will be damaged. Do not position anything heavy over the septic system either - septic tanks have been completely broken due to people parking their cars over them.
Yes they can up to seven years
No he hasnt
Septic Systems have been installed since the late 1800's replacing the old outside facility known as the outhouse. A septic system is a mini onsite sewage treatment system used when municipal sewers are not available. Depending on the age of your home, septic Systems on Long Island usually consist of a primary receiver (septic tank) and a drainage area (cesspool or drainage field). Homes constructed after 1973, will have a septic tank as the primary receiver while homes built prior to 1973 will have a cesspool as the primary receiver. (All homeowners residing in homes built prior to 1973 be sure to read the article on block construction cesspools on the home page) If properly installed and maintained on a regular basis, your septic system will provide many years of trouble free service.
Consult your doctor.
it hasnt
If it's been more than 3 years since it was pumped out - then it's time now.
i found one in our garage and it hasnt been used in at least 10 years - so i'd guestemate 15yrs?
If it has been frozen in butcher paper and HASNT been taken out then it will be fine! Ive done it with a 5 year old one
it hasnt.
YOu were born with one & if it hasnt been removed you have an appendix.