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Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key elements: Inspect and Pump Frequently Use Water Efficiently Properly Dispose of Waste Maintain Your Drainfield Inspect and Pump Frequently When you call a septic tank Bethany service, they will inspect for leaks and examine the scum and sludge layers in your septic tank. Keep maintenance records on work performed on your septic system. Your septic tank includes a T-shaped outlet which prevents sludge and scum from leaving the tank and traveling to the drain field area. If the bottom of the scum layer is within six inches of the bottom of the outlet, or if the top of the sludge layer is within 12 inches of the outlet, your tank needs to be pumped....