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How Septic Alarms Help You Save From Costly Damages

Throughout your home, various safety measures are implemented to maintain security, minimize risks, and protect your well-being. For example, smoke alarms can detect fires, and security alarms can notify of potential intrusions. Ensuring these alarms function properly can give you peace of mind, helping you feel more comfortable in your residence. As you confirm these […]

Drain Fields: Their Crucial Role in Septic Systems

Septic systems are wastewater treatment systems built on your residence that move and treat sewage produced anywhere in your home. There are a few moving parts to a septic system that work together to keep your home clean. For example, sewage first lands in the septic tank where solids settle and liquids move. At the […]

Why It’s Important to Keep Lift Stations in Good Shape

Lift stations play an important role in waste management. Their task is to move up raw sewage, so it can be treated. When this element of your septic system starts to malfunction, it can lead to odorous and costly problems such as sewage backup and broken parts. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to […]

FAQs About Septic Tank Alarms

Septic tank alarms are a vital part of systems reliant on pumps to move wastewater. These alarms alert homeowners to issues before they become serious problems. Here are some frequently asked questions about septic tank alarms to help you understand how they function and why they are important. Why Is My Septic Tank Alarm Going […]

When to Request Drain Field Inspections for Your Home

The drain field, also known as the leach field, is an integral part of your septic system. It’s where the final treatment and dispersal of treated wastewater occurs. Knowing when to request drain field inspections can save you from expensive repairs and potentially harming the environment. Here’s what you should know about drain field inspections, […]

7 Things Your Septic Inspector Checks for During Septic Inspections

Regular septic inspections keep your residential or commercial system healthy and efficient. These inspections help identify potential issues before they become major problems. Here are seven critical aspects that inspectors check during comprehensive septic inspections. Location and Accessibility of the Septic System – Inspectors start by locating the septic tank and drain field. Knowing the […]

A Homeowner’s Guide to Scheduling Septic Pump-Outs

Having regular septic pump-outs boosts the longevity and efficiency of your septic system. They also help to prevent backups, odors, and other expensive issues. This guide will walk you through the frequency of pump-outs, signs it’s time for a pump-out, the process of scheduling, and the costs and considerations involved. Frequency of Septic Pump-Outs The […]

5 Signs It’s Time to Call for Residential Septic Services

Your septic system should process waste and pose minimal risk to your health or property. But there are times when your system needs help. Ignoring signs that your septic system needs maintenance, pumping, or repairs can cost you. If you see one or more of these five signs, it’s time to call for residential septic […]

Improve Your Septic System’s Health & Functionality with Bio-Gem [infographic]

Grease, fats, and oils are your septic system’s biggest enemies. Prevent septic issues and go longer between pumping appointments by asking us at Tampa Septic about our newest favorite product: Bio-Gem. What is Bio-Gem? Bio-Gem is a bio-enzymatic product that digests fats, oils, and grease within wastewater systems. This product effectively and quickly converts grease, […]