Septic Systems

Premature Septic Failure

If you install a septic system or purchase a house with an existing system, you hope you have a good long time before needing repairs or replacement. And with septic tanks typically lasting 15 to 20 years, there is a good chance you'll have some time. But if you purchase an older home or aren't following the golden "Do Not Flush" rules, you may find yourself playing with a ticking time bomb. Luckily, there are a few ways to avoid premature septic failure (and the cost that goes with it). Reasons for Premature Septic [...]

By |2021-11-23T17:36:59+00:00November 23rd, 2021|Septic Systems|
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Remodeling with a Septic System

If you've lived in your home for some time, you may find yourself looking around wishing for a facelift. Or if you just bought a fixer-upper, you may not even have had time to sit down yet. But if you have a septic, before you start your home improvement projects, you need to think about what remodeling with a septic system means. What special considerations can you anticipate? How will home improvements affect your septic system? Can projects operate like normal? Remodeling With A Septic System When it comes to remodeling [...]

By |2022-06-23T17:27:34+00:00October 21st, 2021|Septic Systems|
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Pools and Septic Systems – What You Need to Know

Pools in Florida are a dime a dozen; it feels like many homes on the market come with in-ground pools. So, you may find yourself (or rather your kids) wanting to add a pool to your home. Before you break ground, you need to consider the logistics. When it comes to pools and septic systems, there are few extra things that are added to the list of considerations. While the pool water system and the septic system are separate, they do share the same yard. And that's where pools and septic systems may run into some issues. [...]

By |2021-10-11T17:48:42+00:00October 11th, 2021|Lake County, Septic Systems|
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What’s Up With Your Septic Pump?

We have said it once, and we will say it again: your septic system has a dirty job. A dirty job that requires all the different components to work together – efficiently — for your septic to properly treat the waste and waster water from your home or business.  If one of those parts isn't functioning well, it could spell trouble for your system.  While many of us think of the two significant septic components, the septic tank, and drain field, we don't often think about the septic pump that connects them.  What Does Your Septic [...]

By |2021-09-15T17:30:49+00:00September 15th, 2021|Septic Systems|
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Signs of Drainage Problems in Your Yard

It's the end of August in Florida. That means hot weather, afternoon storms, and hurricane season. While Florida's soil can handle the rain, once you make changes and add some landscaping, it may not be as ready to handle the downpours. For septic owners, that spells trouble. With the last treatment using the ground's natural filtration, if your yard has drainage problems, that could mean contaminated water isn't getting treated before entering the groundwater. Your Septic System Requires Good Drainage Flooding can be disastrous for your septic system and the effective treatment of wastewater. After solids [...]

By |2021-08-28T18:56:53+00:00August 26th, 2021|Lake County, Septic Systems|
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Surprising Septic System Facts

The more you know about your septic system, the better prepared you are to maintain and manage your septic. That includes knowing some surprising septic system facts. With your septic doing the hard work underground, it leaves an air of mystery surrounding it. After all, if you can't see something work, it's hard to know what's going on down there. Enter the experts! We are here to take the mystery out of your septic system and maybe surprise you with a few things you didn't know about your system. Surprising Septic System Facts Ready [...]

By |2021-07-27T14:52:10+00:00July 27th, 2021|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|
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Updating Plumbing Fixtures & Septic Systems

Updating plumbing fixtures can be a fun way of restyling your home. Bonus points because these updates can have the added benefit of making your septic system last longer. It may sound crazy, but plumbing fixtures and appliances play a significant role in the health of your septic system. Anytime you turn on the faucet or flush the toilet, that water flows through your plumbing pipes and out to your septic tank. From there, a natural separation occurs with help from healthy bacteria, sinking the solid wastes and expelling the liquids to the leach field. Now let's say your [...]

By |2021-06-28T17:12:24+00:00June 28th, 2021|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|
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What is a Septic Distribution Box?

If you have a septic system, you most likely know about the system's basics and how to maintain your system. Most septic owners know to get the septic tank pumped every two to five years that it's essential to keep a functional, efficient system. However, there are more aspects to the septic system, and one necessary part is the distribution box, sometimes referred to as the d-box. Parts of the Septic System Photo Source: epa.gov A septic system is more than just a septic tank. The septic system works by sending wastewater out of [...]

By |2020-12-29T17:04:01+00:00December 29th, 2020|Septic Systems|
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Why You Need a Septic System Inspection Before Buying a Home

If you are thinking about buying a home, you know that there is a lot to consider. Though the septic system may not be at the top of your list, it’s worth it to get a careful inspection before buying. Not every homeowner knows how to properly maintain their septic system, and their lack of care could lead to stinky, expensive problems in your future. There’s a common misconception that nobody uses septic systems anymore. In reality, approximately 21% of American households, many in rural or suburban areas, still use septic systems and are happy with them. If you [...]

By |2021-04-14T17:37:58+00:00September 22nd, 2020|Septic Systems|
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Warm Weather and Septic Systems

Many folks are still surprised to hear that when it comes to wastewater treatment and septic systems, the process relies heavily on natural processes and bacteria. And temperature can affect how well those bacteria can break down waste in your system. So, some weather and septic systems work better. But, is it better to be warm or cold? Bacteria in Your Septic Tank & How They Operate Inside your septic tank are anaerobic bacteria, and they are thriving in a healthy septic tank.  Why? Because they have a seemingly unlimited food source — your waste. [...]

By |2020-08-10T17:50:59+00:00August 10th, 2020|Lake County, Septic Systems|
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septic services clermont groveland

Advanced Septic Services is your Lake County, FL source for Septic Tanks, Drain Field Repair and Maintenance, Greasetrap Maintenance, Septic Pump Outs, and Septic System Inspections.

Advanced Septic Services
14300 Eastside St
Groveland FL 34736
(352) 242-6100

FOWA Certified
FL License #SR0011391

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Weekends Only Available by Appointment

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