Septic Service in Lithia, FL

Lithia is a large, partly rural area of southeastern Hillsborough County along the Alafia River. Outside of the master-planned communities, many Lithia properties sit on acreage with private wells and septic systems. Rural septic systems tend to be on their own: there's no sewer nearby to fall back on, so maintenance matters.

Rural septic in Lithia: what's different?

Well and septic on one lot. Florida sets minimum separation distances between wells and septic components. Any replacement layout has to respect them.
Long runs from the house to the tank or from the tank to the drainfield on bigger properties.
Raised or mounded drainfields where the water table is high, sometimes with a pump to move effluent uphill.
Outbuildings such as guest quarters, barns, or workshops, which may or may not be connected to the same system.

Do you have a pump or aerobic unit?

If your drainfield is a raised mound, there's a good chance your system has a pump and an alarm. Some properties have aerobic treatment units, which need regular maintenance under a service agreement. Know where your alarm panel is and what it means; see septic alarms and lift pumps.

Near the Alafia River

Properties near the river and its tributaries can sit in mapped flood zones. Flooded drainfields can't treat wastewater, and floodwater can affect tanks and pumps. Check your flood zone at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and after a flood, have the system checked before resuming normal use.

Protecting your well

A failing septic system near a well is a health concern. If your well water changes in smell, color, or taste, or after a septic backup or flood, stop drinking it and have it tested. The Florida Department of Health has information on private well testing.

Planning new construction

If you're adding a guest house or expanding a home on acreage, the septic system may need to be enlarged or a second system added. That usually requires a site evaluation and permit under Florida's onsite sewage program at the FDEP Onsite Sewage Program.

Septic systems and Lithia's larger homes

Some newer homes on Lithia acreage are large, with many bathrooms. A septic system is sized for the home's design, often by number of bedrooms and the expected flow. If you finish a bonus room, add a bedroom, or convert space for more people to live in the home, ask a septic contractor whether the system still fits. An undersized system can work for years and then fail quickly once use goes up.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do many Lithia properties have mounded drainfields?

Drainfields need enough unsaturated soil above the seasonal high water table. Where groundwater is high, systems are often built up with fill, and some use a pump to move effluent to the mound.

Should I test my well after a septic problem?

If your well water changes in smell, color, or taste, or after a backup or flood, stop drinking it and have it tested. The Florida Department of Health has private well information.

Can I add a guest house to my septic system?

Possibly, but it usually means evaluating the system's capacity and getting a permit. A septic contractor can explain what your property needs.

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