Living in Southwest Florida means dealing with heavy rain, tropical storms, hurricanes, and seasonal flooding. While these weather conditions can affect your home and yard, they can also create problems for your septic system. Your septic system depends on the surrounding soil to help treat and safely disperse wastewater. When the ground becomes saturated with rainwater or the water table rises, your system may struggle to function properly. In some cases, excessive rainfall

For most Florida homes, the safe general rule is to pump the septic tank every 2 to 3 years.