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How Orlando Tree Roots Cause Septic System & Plumbing Problems
Tree roots are a major cause of septic and plumbing problems, especially here in Central Florida. The tree roots are naturally drawn to a source of nutrients or water. Making septic systems, sewer lines, and water pipes, creating the perfect environment. "Tree roots will seek out sources of water, such as sewer lines, and will enter even the smallest cracks in the line. Roots will inevitably clog a sewer line. Larger cracks will not only allow roots to enter, but will cause sand and dirt to enter the line, blocking the flow. As dirt flows into the line, a small “sink-hole” or depression appears in the ground above the leak," Brevard County. "Older pipes often fail (especially at the joints) due to age or slight movement of the soil, producing cracks that allow roots to enter. Moisture and nutrients released from ruptures can stimulate root growth toward the break in [...]
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Orlando/Oviedo/Casselberry/Apopka Septic Service, Tank Pumping
11/09/2018 If your Central Florida home or business has a septic tank, you can help but wonder if septic additives can work wonders on your system. Especially, after you watch one of those commercials or see a fancy marketing graphic. So, what is the deal with these products? Do [...]
Central Florida Septic Take Maintenance & Pumping
Fall is a time to celebrate 'Septic Smart Week', with The Environmental Protection Agency and Orlando Septic Services. This annual event is to bring awareness to the importance of proper care of septic systems. It is easy to forget about the septic system, but when a problem arises, you [...]
Orlando/Casselberry/Apopka/Wekiva Septic Tank Pumping
10/24/2018 While there is no doubt your septic system will last longer if you have your tank pumped on a regular basis. While the bacteria found in the tank naturally converts many of the solids into liquids, but not all of them. Those that remain accumulate over time and [...]
Orlando/Longwood/Castleberry Fast & Affordable Grease Trap Cleaning
10/16/2018 Many Central Florida area restaurants and cafes want to know how often they should have their grease trap cleaned. Any type of restaurant gets busy, it is easy to forget about cleaning the grease trap until it is too late. The easiest way to reduce costly repairs, legal [...]
Does Your Orlando/Oviedo/Casselberry Septic Tank Need Pumping or Maintenance?
10/9/2018 How do you know if your Orlando septic tank needs pumping or the system needs maintenance? It’s a good question that we at Orlando Septic Services receive all the time. To stay in good working order, all waste management systems need regular maintenance. This includes inspection of the inlets, [...]
Do The New Septic Rules Apply to Your Orange/Seminole Home?
10/2/2018 Understanding the new septic system rules recently put into place can be very confusing. These rules went to effect July 1, 2018, affecting those home and business owners living in the Wekiva Basin, including neighborhoods in Pine Hills and Apopka areas. Orange County has set up a new [...]
