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You can count on Goodman Sanitation in Portland, OR as licensed, qualified septic waste professionals to install, maintain, and perform all of your septic tank repairs. Our estimates are always free and we will be happy to help put your septic system back in optimum working order.

 

We will inspect your septic tank and determine whether it needs replacing or repairing. Some older septic tanks have a limited (20 to 25 year) service life and corrosion may have lessened its load-bearing capacity. Aerobic pumps may have failed and need to be replaced. Clogged drainfields may need to be excavated and replaced.

 

While we are servicing your septic wastewater system, we will also offer advice on the proper way to maintain your system so it will provide you with years of trouble-free service. The best way to avoid repairs is to utilize a regular schedule of maintenance including having your septic tank pumped every 1 to 3 years, depending on your wastewater production. Keep in mind that washing machines, dishwashers, and garbage disposals increase the wastewater load on your septic tank system.

 

Goodman Sanitation cares about your property as much as you do. We take care to make sure all repairs are done efficiently and professionally to maintain the health of your septic tank wastewater system and the quality of the groundwater.

 

 

 

Table 1. ESTIMATED SEPTIC TANK PUMPING FREQUENCIES IN YEARS
(For year round residence)

 

Tank Size (Gallons)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
500	5.8	2.6	1.5	1.0	0.7	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.1	-0.7
750	9.1	4.2	2.6	1.8	1.3	1.0	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.3
1000	12.4	5.9	3.7	2.6	2.0	1.5	1.2	1.0	0.8	0.7
1250	15.6	7.5	4.8	3.4	2.6	2.0	1.7	1.4	1.2	1.0
1500	18.9	9.1	5.9	4.2	3.3	2.6	2.1	1.8	1.5	1.3
1750	22.1	10.7	6.9	5.0	3.9	3.1	2.6	2.2	1.9	1.6
2000	25.4	12.4	8.0	5.9	4.5	3.7	3.1	2.6	2.2	2.0
2250	28.6	14.0	9.1	6.7	5.2	4.2	3.5	3.0	2.6	2.3
2500	31.9	15.6	10.2	7.5	5.9	4.8	4.0	4.0	3.0	2.6

 

 

Household Size (Number of People)

Note: More frequent pumping needed if garbage disposal is used

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