Why did I receive a notice that my septic tank needs to be pumped?

The Outagamie County Sanitary Ordinance, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources require that septic maintenance is conducted once every three years or when sludge levels in the septic tank is one third of the volume of the tank.  The county is required to ensure compliance with the state requirements as well as keep and maintain records on all Private Onsite Waste Treatment Systems (POWTS) within the county.

If you have received a pumping notice from the county, our records indicate that the last time your system was pumped was three years ago, please contact a pumper of your choice to complete the maintenance. Further information on your system can be found HERE.