Septic Services MN

Septic tank pumping

Septic pumping in Minnesota

Find a septic tank pumper near you. Every business listed holds a current MPCA license to pump tanks. Pick your county and call one directly.

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Within one business day we pass your request to one septic business with a current MPCA license. They contact you to set up an estimate. Free.

Listings checked on Nov 3, 2026

Sewage backing up?

Use as little water as you can, keep kids and pets away from any sewage, and call a licensed pumper.

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Tell us about the job and we'll pass it to one licensed septic business that serves your area. Free, for new systems, replacements, repairs and inspections.

  1. Within one business day we pass your request to one septic business with a current MPCA license.
  2. They contact you by phone, text or email to set up an estimate.
  3. You decide. Free, no obligation.

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How often to pump

Minnesota rules say a septic tank must be checked at least every three years. The check looks for leaks and measures the sludge on the bottom and the scum on top.

The tank must be pumped when the sludge comes within 12 inches of the outlet baffle, when the scum layer gets within 3 inches of it, or when sludge and scum fill more than a quarter of the tank. Angi puts it at every three to five years for most homes. A big family or a small tank means more often.

What pumping costs

Tank sizeTypical price
750 gallons$175 to $300
1,000 gallons$175 to $320
1,250 gallons$275 to $500
1,500 gallons$350 to $550
1,750 gallons$400 to $600

Minneapolis-area prices from Angi. The average is $222. Most homes with three or four bedrooms have a 1,000-gallon tank. Digging to find the lid costs extra.

Pumping is not an inspection

Pumping empties and checks the tank. A compliance inspection looks at the whole system, including the drain field and the soil under it. If you are selling a home or adding a bedroom, you likely need an inspection. See when an inspection is required.

Before you call

Licensed pumpers by county

How many businesses with a current MPCA maintainer license are based in each county. Pumpers: pump septic and holding tanks and check that the tank is sound.

About these listings. They come from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's license records, checked on Nov 3, 2026. Licensed businesses can work anywhere in Minnesota, not only where they are based. A listing is not an endorsement by MPCA or by us, and no business pays to be listed. Search MPCA licenses · Claim or correct a listing

Sources: Minnesota Rules 7080.2450 (maintenance) · Angi, septic pumping cost in Minneapolis (May 2026) · MPCA, SSTS license search

Questions

How often should a septic tank be pumped in Minnesota?

State rules require a check at least every three years, and pumping when sludge or scum builds up past set limits. Angi puts it at every three to five years for most homes.

How much does septic pumping cost?

In the Twin Cities, $175 to $320 for a 1,000-gallon tank and $350 to $550 for 1,500 gallons, according to Angi. The Minneapolis average is $222. Digging to find the lid costs extra.

Who can pump my septic tank?

A business with a current MPCA license. MPCA calls a pumping license a maintainer license. Every pumper listed here has one.

Does pumping count as an inspection?

No. Pumping checks the tank. A compliance inspection covers the whole system, including the drain field.

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