Next to a septic tank backing up into your toilet and drains, the worst issue is common septic system odor issues. Overpowering smells can infiltrate your home like an unwelcome visitor. In some cases, the smells can be so strong it makes it difficult to live in those conditions. Not only are septic system odors … Read more
A running joke in the Lakeland area is that there are only two seasons: Summer and Fall. While there is some truth in that old joke, the changing of seasons in Central Florida can affect your septic tank. You should be aware of the impact of seasonal changes on your drain field and what it … Read more
You’ve seen the ads on TV; you may have seen the products in grocery stores or big box hardware stores. Septic tank additives promise an instant remedy to your septic tank problems. It all seems too good to be true. All these promises may have you asking- are septic tank additives good or bad? It’s … Read more
Fall in Central Florida is almost miraculous; after a long, hot summer, temperatures become moderate, leaves begin to change, and football returns. Fall is one of the main reasons we all live in the Lakeland and Tampa Bay areas. With all of Autmn’s charms, something likely has slipped your mind. No, it’s not raking leaves … Read more
Do you have a septic tank? Then you are like many of your neighbors in Polk County and 30% of Floridians. The importance of keeping your septic tank running smoothly can’t be understated. Nothing is worse than having a toilet that won’t flush or a bathtub that won’t drain in the middle of the night or on the … Read more
If you’re in the market for a new home, one thing you may not even be thinking about is if you’ll be on a typical sewer system or not. More remote areas, or even just some newer developments may require a septic system to be installed at your home. This includes a septic tank, leach … Read more
If you’re a restaurant owner, you depend on grease traps to perform an essential function in order to keep your kitchen running. The importance of having your grease trap cleaned cannot be stressed enough. If you leave your grease trap unattended, disaster is sure to happen sooner than later. With that in mind, here are … Read more
If you have a septic tank, you have a drain field which is vital to the septic system. You may have issues with the drain field and not even be aware. Here is more about drain fields to help you answer the question- can my septic drain field be fixed? What is a Drain Field? … Read more
It is a crucial question- is your septic tank lid broken? Your answer is probably, “I don’t know.” If it is, it is a hazard that must be dealt with immediately. How Can I Tell If My Septic Tank Lid Is Broken? Here are some of the signs that indicate a broken septic tank lid: … Read more
If you live on the outskirts of the greater Lakeland area, chances are your home is attached to a septic system, not a sewer system. Most of Florida, until the 1980s, used septic systems. According to the University of Florida, 30% of Floridians still use septic tanks; some even use outhouses. You may wonder- how … Read more