Senate Bill Would Speed Up the Process for Septic Inspections
Putting in a new septic system at a residential or commercial building site or replacing an existing septic system is a big job. Before the project gets underway, septic inspections must be performed by the local municipality, and the right building permits must be acquired. This process also involves submitting a site plan that details […]
What Should be Included in Septic Pumping Services [infographic]
It is a common misconception that septic pumping services only need to include pumping out the majority of the solid waste residing in the septic tank. At Tampa Septic, we go above and beyond the basics because we know that it makes a difference for our customers in the Tampa, Florida area and surrounding communities. […]
What You Should Know about Septic Pumps
While many septic systems operate as a gravity-fed system that doesn’t require electricity, in some cases septic pumps are needed for proper movement of effluent from the septic tank to the drain field. Septic pumps are a small, submersible pump that sits down in the wastewater of your property’s septic tank and engages when the […]
What to Do When Septic Alarms Go Off
Most of us are familiar with a wide variety of alarms at our homes and businesses: fire alarms, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, security alarms, and so forth. You may have a plan in place should any of these occur because you understand that a quick response is usually the best course of action. If […]
What You Need to Know about Drain Fields
There are quite a few misconceptions floating around about the function of drain fields and how to tell if you have a drain field problem. This article is intended to clear up those muddy waters so that you’ll better understand its function and know when it is a good idea to place a call to […]
What is the Purpose of Lift Stations?
It doesn’t matter if you live in a state where the terrain is hilly or relatively flat, like much of Florida. Gravity-fed septic and sewer systems usually need a bit of help to keep the wastewater flowing to its eventual destination, be that your septic tank and drain field at your home or to move […]
When Should You Consider Septic System Inspections?
Most homes that have a septic system for waste management rather than being tied to a municipal sewer system understand the need for regular septic system maintenance, including pumping out the tank regularly. However, what you might not realize is that septic system inspections are a vital part of keeping your septic system in top […]
Common Signals that You Need a Lift Station Pump Replacement
Your septic system relies on gravity in order to function. When you need the contents of your septic system to travel from a lower to higher one, a lift station pump performs that function for you. When it is too expensive or problematic to excavate lower than the lowest sources of wastewater, a lift station […]
Three Reasons to Get a Septic Control Panel
A septic control panel is a valuable tool that allows you to monitor the condition of your septic system and control many of its functions. Your septic control panel can enable you to power the air pump and water pump, in some cases by using a timer. They can also warn you when the air […]
Regular Drain Field Inspections Can Preserve the Health of Your Drain Field and Prevent Costly Repairs
Your drain field, also known as a leach field or leach drain, acts as a barrier to remove contaminants and impurities from the liquid (known as effluent) that emerges from your septic tank. It is made up of trenches with perforated pipes and a porous material, like gravel. It is then covered with dirt to […]
