- Have your septic tank inspected and pumped out by a licensed septic tank contractor as needed (on average every three to five years). - Use water efficiently to avoid overtaxing your system. Fix ...

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Reader Question: We are home buyers who want to check out a well and septic system. We know nothing about them. We have city sewer and water now, so we have no responsibility beyond using them. Are ...