Septic Tank Pumping

What We Do

A septic tank is designed to hold wastewater long enough for solids to settle and lighter materials to separate. Those solids do not disappear; they build up and eventually need to be removed. Affordable Waste Services provides septic tank pumping to help maintain usable tank capacity, reduce the risk of backups, and support the continued operation of the system. Our family-owned, veteran-owned company has served Licking County and surrounding areas since 1989.


Pumping frequency depends on factors such as tank size, number of occupants, water use, and what enters the system. Many households use a three- to five-year guideline, but the correct timing can be shorter or longer for a particular property. Keeping service records makes future planning easier.


If the tank is hard to find, we offer locating services. When symptoms suggest a possible line issue, we can also provide camera inspections, drain cleaning, and sewer/hydro jetting. Aeration tank service and septic inspections for real-estate transactions are available as well. Pumping is valuable maintenance, but it cannot repair every broken component or correct every leach-field problem, so we recommend additional evaluation when conditions call for it.

When to Call

  • The tank is at or beyond its planned service interval.
  • The property’s pumping history is unknown.
  • Multiple drains are slow or toilets are gurgling.
  • Sewage odors, backups, or wet areas have appeared.
  • An inspection indicates excessive solids in the tank.


Towns we serve:  Pataskala, Johnstown, Granville, Alexandria, Utica, Newark, Heath, Hebron, Thornville, Baltimore, St. Louisville, and surrounding service-area communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I pump my septic tank?

  • Many systems are pumped every three to five years, but tank size, household use, and system conditions determine the best interval.

Does pumping fix a clogged drain or damaged leach field?

  • Not always. A camera inspection, drain cleaning, jetting, or further system evaluation may be needed depending on the cause.

What should I tell you when I call?

  • Provide the address, last known pumping date, tank location if known, access considerations, and any symptoms you have noticed.


Put Your Septic Maintenance on the Schedule

Call to discuss your tank history and request septic pumping for your property.