Should I pump my tank now? A quick checklist

Five signs your tank is overdue, and three that mean wait.

• It has been 3+ years since the last pumping

  For most Florida households, 3 years is the realistic ceiling.
• Drains are slower across multiple fixtures

  Not just one sink — that's usually a clog.
• Gurgling sounds in toilets or showers when nothing is running
• Faint sewage odor near the tank or drainfield

  Especially after rain.
• You recently hosted extended guests or a long-term tenant change
• Wait if: groundwater is currently high after heavy rain

  An empty tank can float out of the ground.
• Wait if: you just pumped within the last 18 months and nothing is wrong
• Wait if: a contractor pressures you mid-service call with no evidence of fullness