Nearly one in five homes in the United States rely on septic tanks for their sewage needs. 13% of homes in the South Atlantic have septic systems, Florida specifically falls in line closer with the national average when it comes to the number of homes that use septic instead of a public sewer system.

Based on the US Census Bureau in 1990 housing table, 1,559,113 million or 25.6% of Fl homes use septic systems.

FL     4,499,793   73.8%  1,559,113   25.6%    41,356    0.7%

The portion of Homes in the United States using Septic or Cesspool by State Below

Florida Septic

Septic System 101 Video Below:

This video is 19 Minutes long and explains how your septic system works, the importance of proper maintenance and pumping.  This is a complete course on understanding your independent sewage system.

If you are looking for septic services like pumping/cleaning or installation in Florida visit your local septic tank pro page by following the links below to find the best septic company near you.

We Connect You To Local Septic Tank/System Pumping, Cleaning, and Installation Service Providers in: COCOA, FL ; JACKSONVILLE, FL ; KISSIMMEE, FL ; LAKELAND, FL ; LEHIGH ACRES, FL ; MIAMI, FL; MILTON, FL; NAPLES, FL; NORTH PORT, FL ; OCALA, FL ; ORLANDO, FL;  PALM BAY, FL ; PENSACOLA, FL; SARASOTA, FL; SEBRING FL; ST AUGUSTINE, FL; STARKE, FL; TALLAHASSEE, FL ; TAMPA, FL ; VENICE, FL ; WINTER HAVEN, FL; BLOOMINGDALE, FL

Proper Care and maintenance of this system is crucial to ensuring you maximize the life your septic system. Properly maintained systems can last up to 50 years.  Pumping or cleaning of the system is recommended every 2-4 years depending on the size of the tank and the amount of use it gets, factors include how large the home is , the number of people living there, how much laundry is done regularly. However one while the frequency of pumping varies, the need does not.  Avoid more costly repairs by making sure you have an expert septic company to maintain your system regularly.

View the Map Below to Find Your Septic Service Hub City

Septic Services In Following Florida Cities