Emergency Lift Station Services for Milton in Pinellas County
Hurricane Milton and Helene brought widespread damage to Pinellas County, impacting both residential septic systems and public infrastructure. Currently, ACE Septic & Waste is working under FEMA guidelines to prioritize emergency lift station services in Pinellas, especially in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg areas. Lift stations play a critical role in managing wastewater, especially after […]
Understanding Drain Field Sizes
Many people think that septic systems are sized based on the size of the home or property. Instead, we measure the number of bedrooms and the number of occupants to estimate the daily wastewater flow. Like the rest of the septic system, a drain field’s size is based on the expected daily wastewater flow. However, […]
What to Do When Your High Water Alarm Goes Off
At ACE Septic & Waste, we understand that a sounding septic alarm can be, well, alarming. It’s designed to alert you to potential problems like high water levels or pump issues, preventing system overflow and environmental damage. It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the components of your specific septic system to ensure […]
2023 Florida Lift Station Compliance Summary
In 2023, the Florida legislature updated Florida’s water and sewer systems statutes to ensure the efficiency and safety of municipal sewer systems. This article simplifies and explains these statutes’ aspects, focusing on the requirements for lift station compliance. Understanding the Statutes Definition and Scope The statutes define “sewer systems” comprehensively, including plants, facilities, or properties […]
Lessons from Florida’s Failed Lift Stations
Florida’s diverse landscape and unique environmental conditions pose significant challenges to its wastewater management systems. Recent incidents of lift station failures across the state offer valuable lessons in understanding, preventing, and addressing these critical issues. By analyzing these failures, we can learn how to maintain efficient and safe sewage systems. The Underlying Causes of Lift […]
Florida’s Environmental Bill CS/CS/HB 1379 Explained
ACE Septic breaks down Florida’s new Environmental Bill, tackling the state’s unique environmental challenges.
Nitrogen-reduction and Abandoned Septic Systems in Florida
Learn why abandoned septic tanks are problematic in Florida and what you can do to help fix the problem.
How ACE Partners With Our Government to Subsidize Nitrogen Reducing Septic Systems
Homeowners who live in priority focus areas may need to convert their septic tanks to newer, nitrogen-reducing systems to comply with state regulations.
