On an average, household septic tanks are typically pumped every 3-5 years.

Whether you flush it down the toilet, grind in the garbage disposal, or pour it down the sink, shower, or bath, everything that goes down the drain ends up in your septic tank system.

One of the basic components of your septic system is your drainfield. Your drainfield removes contaminants from the liquid that emerges from your septic tank.