At Southern Water and Soil, we provide septic system inspections for homeowners and business owners. We’re experts in our field when it comes to inspecting, designing, and engineering septic systems of all sizes and types. Reasons to Request an Inspection There are many times when you might need to have a septic system inspected: You’re buying or selling a residential property. You’re buying or selling a commercial property. You’re buying or selling vacant land that will be developed. You’re moving, expanding, or replacing your septic system due to remodeling, property development, or zoning ..read more

A Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) is a comprehensive and strategic document developed to address water quality issues and manage water resources within a specific river basin or watershed. The main goal of a BMAP is to protect and restore the water quality of a specific body of water. Florida’s New Law As of July 1, 2023, any property in Florida with a BMAP must now use a nutrient-reducing septic system. Watershed properties that are one acre or less in these counties must install one of these systems: Hillsborough Pasco Hernando Citrus Sumter The Impact on Homes and Businesse This new ..read more

Effective July 1, 2023, properties located in impaired watersheds with a basin management action plan (BMAP) and Reasonable Assurance Plan (RAP) need to address nutrients. Lots that are one acre or less in watershed areas of Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter Counties now require nutrient-reducing septic systems, also called NSF 245 septic systems or nitrogen-reducing septic systems. At Southern Water and Soil, we can design and permit your project and help you make sound decisions based on experience. Greg Mayfield, President of Southern Water and Soil, has 27 years of experie ..read more

Enhanced nutrient reduction systems are the buzz here in Florida. In order to protect our natural resources, we must all do our part to improve the water quality. Septic systems play an important role within our watersheds. Florida has many impaired water basins that require an action plan. These basin management action plans (BMAPs) require a reasonable assurance plan (RAP). These plans will require an enhanced nutrient reducing septic system. At Southern Water and Soil, we believe that NSF 245 septic systems are the best alternative when compared to an INRB or in-ground nitrogen reducing sy ..read more

Installing a new septic system at a building site or replacing an existing septic system is a big undertaking. Part of this process involves obtaining the proper permits and inspections from the local municipality and submitting a detailed site plan that showcases all of the features on the property being developed as part of the project. If you have ever installed a new septic system at a building site before, you know that getting the proper municipal authority out to inspect the site can take time, and because of scheduling and holdups, this can even delay the construction process. To stre ..read more

One of our most popular options for commercial septic needs is the Orenco AdvanTex AX-Max. This system has been proven dependable and is full of the latest technology in commercial septic systems. It is made of fiberglass that is watertight and very durable and sturdy. The Orenco AdvanTex AX-Max is a great option for many types of commercial developments, including truck stops, rest areas, campgrounds, RV parks, mobile home parks, subdivisions, apartment buildings, resorts, schools, churches, hotels and other businesses. If your business cannot access the municipal sewer system or you anticip ..read more

Because they are generally bigger in size and scope, it is not surprising that commercial septic tank installation is usually a little more complex and time-consuming than residential septic tank installation. There is generally more planning needed before starting this type of project. Paperwork must be completed, and permits have to be pulled before any work can be started. The first step in your commercial septic tank installation should be careful planning. We will come out and evaluate your site. We will need to know what type of commercial enterprise you are planning. A laundromat will ..read more

Starting mostly with concerns about agricultural runoff, we have become more and more aware of the potential problems that excessive levels of nitrogen can have on soil and water in our community. Studies in Florida have looked at this problem because excess nitrogen in the soil can cause plants to focus their energy on growing leaves (reducing the growth in other areas like flowers, fruit and root growth). Over time, this can weaken trees, making them more likely to fall or fail. Also, with the importance of citrus and other agricultural activity, we want plants to produce lots of good fruit ..read more

Many people have at least a basic understanding of how residential septic systems function. Waste flows into the tank from you house. The solids settle in the tank and are broken down by bacteria over time. The liquid component is filtered via the septic drain field and released into the ground. Just as residential septic systems offer a septic solution for houses that are not located in areas that are close enough to use the municipal sewers, commercial septic systems must be used for commercial enterprises that are further away from any towns, or sometimes if their expected output of wastew ..read more

If you are investing in a new commercial water treatment or septic treatment system, package plant installations may offer benefits and help you comply with all the many water quality regulations set forth for commercial enterprises by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Package plant installations can allow you to treat water and wastewater for a variety of contaminants like iron and manganese and other problems like turbidity, color and the presence of coliform organisms. Package plant installations can also be used for the purposes of disinfection, filtration, aeration ..read more