Septic Help in Progress Village, FL

Progress Village is a historic unincorporated community in Hillsborough County between Brandon and Riverview, developed around 1960 as a planned community for Black families. Many of its homes are concrete block houses from that era. Many homes in the area are on central sewer today, but some properties may still use septic, and some may have old tanks left in the yard from before sewer arrived.

Old tanks left behind

When homes connect to sewer, the old septic tank should be pumped and properly abandoned by removal or filling. In some older neighborhoods, that didn't always happen. An old tank that was simply left in place can:

Collapse, leaving a dangerous hole in the yard.
Have a weak or rotted lid hidden under grass.
Hold leftover sewage.

If you notice a sinking spot, a hollow sound underfoot, or an old lid, keep children and pets away and have a septic company check it. See septic to sewer conversion for how tanks are abandoned.

Is your home still on septic?

Check your utility bill for a sewer charge, or ask Hillsborough County's utilities department. If you're on septic, regular pumping and an occasional inspection will help a decades-old system keep working.

Buying or inheriting an older home

Many homes here have been in families for generations. If you've inherited or bought a home and don't know its septic history, a septic inspection is a good way to start. Ask the inspector to confirm whether the home is on septic or sewer, and whether any old tank remains.

Respecting older properties

Older lots may have mature trees, fences, and additions close to the septic area. Before digging, call Sunshine 811 to have utilities marked, and ask the septic company to plan around trees and structures where possible.

Rain and flooding

Heavy summer storms can leave low spots wet for days. If your home is on septic and drains slow down after storms, see drainfield problems and repair.

Clues an old tank may still be there

A cleanout pipe that runs toward the yard instead of the street, an old concrete slab in an odd spot, or a strip of grass that grows differently can all hint at an old septic system. Older neighbors sometimes remember where tanks were. If you plan to build a shed, patio, or addition, ask a septic company to check the spot first.

Permits and getting connected

Progress Village is unincorporated; septic permits fall under Florida's onsite sewage program at the FDEP Onsite Sewage Program. Send a request and we'll pass it to one independent local septic company that covers Progress Village. No cost, no obligation.

Septic services we can help with in Progress Village

Frequently asked questions

Could there be an old septic tank in my yard?

Possibly, in older neighborhoods that switched to sewer. If you notice a sinking spot or an old lid, keep people away and have a septic company check it.

Is Progress Village on sewer?

Many homes in the area are on central sewer, but some may still use septic. Check your utility bill or ask Hillsborough County's utilities department.

What's the first step with an inherited home on septic?

Have the system located, pumped, and inspected so you know its condition, and keep the records for the future.

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Septic Service in Progress Village, FL