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Septic pumping in Iowa

Septic pumping in Iowa, listed by town: 232 septic companies across 157 towns. 201 of them are matched to the state license list.

License check: on. We compare every Iowa listing to the Iowa DNR Licensed Septic Tank Cleaners (Pumpers) from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, dated 08-19-2026. The list holds 223 license records. We pulled it on 11-10-2026.

"No match" does not mean unlicensed. Company names and phone numbers on a state list often differ from the ones in ads. Ask the company for its license number.

Before you call. Ask for the total price and which fees can be added: digging up or opening the lid, extra sludge, a trip charge. Ask if they pump every compartment through the main lid and check the baffles. Ask for the license or permit number. If the pumper says you need a repair, get three written quotes before you agree.

Licensed pumpers by county

Counties are the ones printed on the state list. The number is how many license records the list files under the county.

Towns in Iowa

The number is how many septic companies have an address in the town. Each town page also shows companies within 30 miles.

On the Iowa list, based in another state

The EPA says household septic tanks are typically pumped every three to five years, and it puts routine maintenance at $250 to $500.