SOME SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS OF HAVING THE SEPTIC TANK PUMPED Septic pumping, septic cleaning are used interchangeably, there's a difference that needs to be understood. Septic tank maintenance is very important to keep the surroundings clean and hygienic. A properly designed septic tank lasts for years if maintained well. Maintenance starts, when we are aware of the working of the septic tank. The septic tank is connected, with the mainline. The waste from the home that drains from the sink and toilets gets into the septic tank. The sizes of the septic tanks are standardized. According to the amount of waste a house produces, they can be installed. They are usually capable of managing hundreds of gallons of wastewater.