How Routine Septic Inspections Reveal Underlying System Issues
If there is one part of a home people rarely think about, it’s the septic system. As long as the water drains and the toilets flush, most homeowners happily assume all is well underground. But in the quiet spaces beneath the surface, things can go wrong far earlier and far more silently than most imagine. And that is exactly […]
Septic System Care During Hurricanes
Tropical Storm Debby dropped nearly eight inches of rain throughout Southwest Florida this past week. The record rainfall caused riding tides in the Gulf and Caloosahatchee River.
DIY Septic Pumping or Hire a Septic Expert In Southwest Florida
Sludge buildup in your septic tank as wastewater is processed will inevitably need to be pumped out. While some believe that septic systems require no maintenance, the truth is that in order for your septic system to function properly, your septic tank should be inspected and pumped on a regular basis.
House Bill 1263 is Now Law: The Lowdown on Septic Tank Maintenance Requirements
April 27, 2012 Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 1263 into law. The new bill calls for a restructure of the department of health and includes important changes that septic tank owners should be aware of.