Septic Tank Pumping Companies in Tennessee

Yes. TDEC states that persons who remove (pump) domestic septage from septic tanks, holding tanks, portable toilets or similar facilities require licensing. Under the state rules the pumper permit is issued annually and expires on December 31.

TDEC offers a Division of Water Resources DataViewer where you can search licensed installers and pumpers in Tennessee, filtered by county. For general questions about licensed professionals, TDEC lists [email protected].

Under Tennessee rules, septage vehicles must display the firm name, address and permit number in letters at least two inches high, along with a department-issued sticker. Their tanks must be watertight and kept sanitary.

The state rules require domestic septage to be discharged at approved wastewater treatment plants or land disposal sites. Pumpers must also keep monthly logs of each pumping, including the date, address, volume and disposal location.

TDEC regulates the installation and operation of septic systems. According to the Municipal Technical Advisory Service, TDEC or county health departments administer and enforce the program locally, so your county office is a good place to ask about your system.

Start with your county page, then open a company profile to see its address, phone number, hours and Google rating. Confirm that the company serves your address and holds a current permit before requesting an estimate.