Holding Tank Pumping

Different counties have different regulations on how they manage holding tank contracts. See your county below to find out more about their requirements.

Harford County: Harford County requires a Sewage Pumping Contract for every holding tank system being utilized in the County. A copy of this contract must be submitted to the Harford County Health Department within 30 days of execution. To obtain a copy of this contract, please contact the Harford County Health Department here.

The County requires that all holding tanks be watertight and hold at least 7 days of wastewater usage. An alarm system is required to be installed on all holding tanks to warn of high water levels in the tank. The tank is required to be pumped out in accordance to the contract and adequate access must be made available to allow for regular pump outs. Receipts of pump outs may be requested by the Health Department for review.

If your Harford County property has a septic holding tank, call Chavis Septic Services at 410-838-1200 for septic holding tank services!

Cecil County:  Similar to Harford County, Cecil County requires a Holding Tank Agreement for every holding tank system being utilized in the County.

The County requires that all holding tanks be watertight and hold at least 7 days of wastewater usage. Receipts of pump outs may be requested by the Cecil County Government for review.

If you have septic holding tanks in Cecil County, call Chavis Septic Services at 410-838-1200 for your maintenance needs!

Baltimore County: Similar to Harford County and Cecil County, Baltimore County requires a Holding Tank Agreement for every holding tank system being utilized in the County. A copy of it must promptly be sent to the Land Records of Baltimore County, Maryland.

A copy of this Agreement from the Baltimore County Government can be found here.

The County requires that all holding tanks be watertight and hold at least 7 days of wastewater usage. Receipts of pump outs may be requested by the Baltimore County Government for review.

In Baltimore County, call Chavis Septic Services at 410-838-1200 for prompt holding tank cleaning and maintenance services!

Your County, PA: York County’s regulations in Pennsylvania regarding holding tanks differs slightly depending on what municipality you are located in.



Typically, townships will come out and inspect a homeowner’s holding tank once a year. It is up to the homeowner in between then to keep their tank maintained. Holding tanks are typically sized to last one month of use, which then has to be pumped out. If a township finds that you are not maintaining your holding tank, you may be fined.

York County residents can call Chavis Septic Services at 410-838-1200 for prompt holding tank pumping and maintenance!