Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Public Health advises having your septic tank inspected and pumped out as needed, on average every 3 to 5 years. Some towns recommend a shorter interval. For example, the Brookfield Health Department recommends pumping every 2 years and having the tank inspected as needed. Check with your local health department for guidance in your town.

According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, septic systems with design flows of 10,000 gallons per day or less are permitted by the Local Director of Health. DPH approves plans for larger systems serving buildings with design flows between 2,000 and 10,000 gallons per day, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection handles systems above 10,000 gallons per day and alternative treatment systems. Your town or district health department is the first contact for most homeowners.

The Connecticut Department of Public Health advises having your tank pumped by a Connecticut licensed septic tank cleaner or installer. DPH runs a Subsurface Sewage Installer and Cleaner licensing exam through its Environmental Practitioner Licensure Program. Before you book, ask any company to confirm that it holds the required Connecticut license.

Use the county and town pages in this directory to see local septic pumping companies with their Google ratings, review counts, phone numbers and websites. Compare a few options, call to ask about availability and what the service includes, and confirm the company is licensed before you schedule.

DPH says septic systems in Connecticut are regulated by Sections 19-13-B100a and 19-13-B103 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the associated Technical Standards for Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems. DPH lists its Environmental Engineering contact as DPH.EnvironEng@ct.gov.