Septic Help in Temple Terrace, FL

Temple Terrace is an incorporated city northeast of Tampa along the Hillsborough River, with roots in the 1920s Mediterranean Revival era and many mid-century homes. Most homes in the city are connected to sewer, so septic questions here usually involve a smaller number of properties: homes still on septic, and older homes with an old tank that was left in the yard when sewer arrived.

Is your Temple Terrace home on septic?

Look at your utility bill for a sewer charge, or ask the City of Temple Terrace. If your home is on septic, you'll usually find one or more concrete lids or a tank area in the yard, often between the house and a side or back property line.

Old tanks from before sewer

Some older homes may have been built with septic and later connected to sewer. If the old tank wasn't pumped and properly abandoned, it can collapse years later. Signs include:

A depression or soft spot in the yard.
An old concrete lid you can't explain.
A hollow sound when walking over one area.

Keep children and pets away and have a septic company check it. See septic to sewer conversion for how tanks are abandoned.

River-area properties

Properties near the Hillsborough River can be close to mapped flood zones. If your home is on septic and flooding occurs, keep water use low and have the system checked after the water recedes. Check your zone at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Mature trees and old lines

Temple Terrace is known for its tree canopy. Roots can find their way into septic lines and old clay or cast iron pipes. If you're on septic and see slow drains, roots are one possible cause. A septic company can check the line from the house to the tank.

Permits

Building permits come from the City of Temple Terrace. Septic system permits fall under Florida's onsite sewage program at the FDEP Onsite Sewage Program. Confirm which permits apply before work starts.

Renovations on older lots

Pools, additions, and new driveways are common projects on older Temple Terrace lots. If your home is or was on septic, have the tank located before excavation begins. Heavy equipment over an old tank can break through the lid. Call Sunshine 811 before digging so buried utilities are marked, too.

Getting connected

Send a request and we'll pass it to one independent local septic company that covers Temple Terrace. No cost, no obligation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Temple Terrace homes on septic?

Most homes in the city are on sewer, but some properties may still use septic. Check your utility bill or ask the City of Temple Terrace.

What should I do if I find an old septic lid?

Keep children and pets away and don't open it. Have a septic company check whether an old tank is still there and how to abandon it properly.

Can tree roots get into septic lines?

Yes. Roots can enter through joints and cracks, especially in older pipes, and cause slow drains and backups.

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Septic Service in Temple Terrace, FL