What York, PA homeowners should know
- Pennsylvania DEP says a septic tank should be pumped at least every three to five years, depending on tank size and household size, and larger households may need it every one or two years. (source)
- PA DEP notes tank size is generally based on bedrooms; for example, a three-bedroom home must have a 900-gallon or larger tank. (source)
- Your township's Sewage Enforcement Officer is the authority on local pumping schedules; DEP directs owners to them for frequency questions. (source)
Your township or county notice always controls your actual due date.
Areas near York, PA
York, York Township, Spring Garden, Springettsbury, Dover, Jackson.