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Florida Lake Homes and Septic Systems
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Florida Lake Homes and Septic Systems

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Florida Lake Homes and Septic Systems

Those enjoying lakefront living in Florida are likely familiar with septic system care. Many Florida lake homes aren't on a municipal sewer plant, leaving the homeowner responsible for routine maintenance and septic tank pumps. There are a few key differences between septic tank care at lake homes versus suburban houses, especially when it comes to water contamination risk. Lakehouse owners are responsible for the body of water, as well as for their septic system. This additional level of responsibility requires homeowners to have a regular maintenance routine to ensure things are running smoothly and safely. [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2023-03-21T15:37:40+00:00March 21st, 2023|Lake County, Septic Systems|

Spring Showers Bring Leach Field Problems?
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Spring Showers Bring Leach Field Problems?

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Spring Showers Bring Leach Field Problems?

While it sometimes feels like every season is rainy season in Florida, during the Spring, Central Floridians can expect the afternoon rainstorms to start ramping up (with their peak being in the Summer months). These brief occurrences of rainfall may only last 20-30 minutes but they can cause a leach field problems from over saturation. This makes it difficult for wastewater to drain from a septic system, causing backups and in extreme cases, system failure. Understanding how to prevent leach field flooding is key to withstanding the drizzly springtime. Keeping a close eye on your leach field during [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2023-03-14T14:40:29+00:00March 14th, 2023|Septic Systems|

Abandoned Septic Systems – What You Need to Know
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Abandoned Septic Systems – What You Need to Know

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Abandoned Septic Systems – What You Need to Know

Many years ago, it was common for people to simply abandon their septic systems and tanks. This can be linked to the spread of municipal sewer systems as they became more widely available. There was inadequate information available on the dangers of this practice, especially if the abandoned septic system was near livestock, children, and frequent human activity. Nowadays, there are safety regulations in place by counties and governing bodies that help to prevent unsafe abandoned septic systems. These older tanks that have been left unattended for years can pose many hazards, including instabilities in the ground and [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2023-01-17T16:42:56+00:00January 17th, 2023|Lake County, Septic Systems|

Tips to Avoid Septic Issues
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Tips to Avoid Septic Issues

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Tips to Avoid Septic Issues

If you're a homeowner with a septic tank on your property, the key to ensuring the longevity of your septic system and to avoid septic issues is preventative maintenance. To keep your system healthy and running efficiently, there are a few things you should (and shouldn't!) do. Ideally, septic systems should last between 20-30 years. There are a wide variety of factors that can alter this lifespan and if you're looking to keep your septic system in optimal shape, you should be practicing yearly maintenance and pumping the tank every few years. Frequently Cited [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-12-23T16:55:15+00:00December 23rd, 2022|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Fall Septic Maintenance
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Fall Septic Maintenance

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Fall Septic Maintenance

Once fall rolls around, homeowners should prepare their homes for the ensuing winter months, even in Florida! As you're completing your fall septic maintenance schedule, there are several items you should add to your to-do list to adequately prepare your septic system. Your septic system should be maintained according to schedule throughout the year. When homeowners neglect to care for their system, it has a propensity for becoming clogged, cracked, and liable to give you more trouble than you bargained for. Our Recommended Fall Septic Maintenance Florida has one of the mildest winters in [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-11-16T19:49:37+00:00November 16th, 2022|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Hurricanes and Septic Systems
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Hurricanes and Septic Systems

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Hurricanes and Septic Systems

Hurricane season inevitably brings the possibility of severe and damaging weather. As always, it's best to be prepared before disaster strikes and there are steps every homeowner should take to protect their septic system this year. And to have a plan in place for after the storm passes to get your system back up and running. Nobody wants to return home after a hurricane only to find thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to their septic system. This can spiral an already stressful situation into an even more expensive one. When hurricane-force winds and storm surges are headed to [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-10-13T18:00:14+00:00October 13th, 2022|Lake County, Septic Systems, Uncategorized|

Why is My Toilet Bubbling?
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Why is My Toilet Bubbling?

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Why is My Toilet Bubbling?

No homeowner wants to hear the unsettling sound of a bubbling toilet. This is something that should be looked at right away, as it's never a good sign. Often, a toilet bubbling requires the help of a professional plumber who can diagnose and resolve the issue. A toilet bubbling is often a clear alert that something worse is to come unless immediate action is taken. Ignoring the bubbling sound can result in a much larger (and more expensive) problem within your toilets and septic systems. What Are the Causes of a Toilet Bubbling? If [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-09-20T16:26:30+00:00September 20th, 2022|Septic Systems|

Septic Lift Stations – What Are They There For?
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Septic Lift Stations – What Are They There For?

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Septic Lift Stations – What Are They There For?

Generally, homeowners don't have much reason to be concerned with the inner workings of their septic lift stations until something has gone awry. These stations are an integral part of the sewage system. They can quickly become an emergency should something fail due to a lack of preventative service. Lift stations are responsible for moving wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher one. The nature of gravity forces the necessity of such a system to be in place for the waste to reach its next destination, usually a water treatment plant or drain field. The complex system of [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-08-03T20:33:22+00:00August 3rd, 2022|Septic Systems|

Should You Put a Deck Over Your Septic Tank?
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Should You Put a Deck Over Your Septic Tank?

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Should You Put a Deck Over Your Septic Tank?

With summer right around the corner, you may be considering putting up that deck you've been talking about for the past few years. After all, a beautifully finished deck makes a great home improvement project and a relaxing space for entertaining guests. When drawing up the plans for your new deck or patio, don't make the mistake of forgetting about your septic tank! Many people don't consider their tank as it's often buried underground and not immediately visible. Take the time to locate your tank before you begin any construction projects. Should You Put [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-05-13T17:40:01+00:00May 13th, 2022|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Common Septic Questions from Home Buyers
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Common Septic Questions from Home Buyers

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Common Septic Questions from Home Buyers

Home buying is a big process (especially in this market when home buyers have to move quickly when an opportunity arises). Buyers want to make sure they have found out everything about their potential home during the inspection process — including if it utilizes a septic system. And for those that have never had a septic system, that leads to some common septic questions from home buyers. So, let's break them down. Common Septic Questions from Home Buyers 1) How Do Septic Systems Work? Septic systems use naturally occurring processes and [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2022-08-17T16:58:29+00:00April 15th, 2022|Septic Systems|