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Faq’s

What We Know

Frequently Asked Questions

How Close to the Property Line can Drainfield Be?

Generally, your septic tank itself will need to be about 5-10 feet from your home, while the “leach field” or “drainage field” will need to be at least 20 feet from your home, and at least 100 feet away from wells and streams.

How Do I Know if my Drainfield is Failing?

When the drainfield fails, or is saturated with water, sewage may backup into the home. Wet, soggy areas may develop above or near the drainfield and you may see spongy bright green grass over the area. There may also be odors near the tank or drainfield.

How Far Does a Septic Tank have to be from a House in FL?

Septic systems “shall not be located under buildings or within 5 feet of building foundations, including pilings for elevated structures, or within 5 feet of mobile home walls, swimming pool walls, or within 5 feet of property lines,” according to Florida Department of Health Administrative Code 64E-6.005(2).

Are Septic Tank Locations Public Record?

These permits should come with a diagram of the location where the septic system is buried. Depending on the age of your septic system, you may be able to find information regarding the location of your septic system by making a public records request.

Do I need a Permit to Replace My Drainfield?

Yes!

Can a Drainfield be on a Slope?

Septic drainfields that treat and dispose of clarified wastewater effluent using gravity need to be properly pitched and never sloped too steeply. Otherwise effluent will run too quickly to the low end of the drainfield line and gravel trench where it is likely to simply break out to the property surface.

What is the purpose of a lift station?

Lift Station Facts

When low areas of land or where pipe depth underground becomes excessive, pump stations or lift stations are installed. These stations lift the wastewater to a higher point so it can again flow by gravity, or the wastewater can be pumped under pressure directly to the treatment plant.

If you’re new to Florida, you might be wondering why we have lift stations. Utilities need lift stations to pump wastewater and sewage over, under and through different terrain. In fact, that’s where they get their name: a lift station “lifts” sewage from Point A to Point B to account for elevation change.

A lift station emergency is anything that infringes on the systems ability to function properly. Lift stations are vital to a building or facilities plumbing function. Issues like lift station clogs and overflow can cause an emergency plumbing situation. With proper lift station maintenance, these instances can be avoided.