Septic Tanks: Myth vs. Fact

Septic Tanks: Myth vs. Fact

Over the years, our team at Tampa Bay Septic has encountered a variety of misconceptions about septic tanks, which have unfortunately led some people to make poor decisions about maintaining their own systems. We want to help you take the best care of your system, so...
The Care and Keeping of Drain Fields

The Care and Keeping of Drain Fields

In general, septic systems contain two main parts: the tank and the drain field. Waste flows into the tank first, where solids sink to the bottom while liquids flow out into the drain field, which is a network of pipes and filters designed to remove contaminants from...
A User’s Guide to Septic Systems

A User’s Guide to Septic Systems

Florida is not only a leader in tourism but also the #1 location for domestic migration—in other words, more people move here than any other state in the US. New Florida residents can find it challenging to adapt to life here for a variety of reasons. For example,...
How to Tell if You Need Septic Pumping Services

How to Tell if You Need Septic Pumping Services

In a public sewer system, all waste is channeled to treatment facilities. In a private septic system, on the other hand, the solid waste remains in the tank until it is removed by septic professionals like those on our team here at Tampa Bay Septic. When your tank is...
How to Prevent a Toilet Backup

How to Prevent a Toilet Backup

Our team at Tampa Bay Septic has extensive experience in the septic industry, and we are more than familiar with all the different issues that can affect your tank and plumbing. For example, one of the most common issues we get called about is toilet backup—which, for...