i remember someone saying that a well maintained septic system will take care of itself...when i spoke with the lady that scheduled to have the septic system inspected at the house we are planning on buying, she said that we would should have it pumped every 3-4 years. is that contradictory or is having it pumped part of well maintained? any advice to keep from having to have it pumped, or have somebody come out to do maint. on it would be preferred. i know not to put bleach into it, and clean with vinegar (reason for my vinegar post earlier)...but that's about all that i know