Florida hurricane season starts June 1st, 2021 and will last at least until November 30th, 2021. Plus, 2021 is predicted to be an especially bad hurricane season with scientists predicting at least 17 storms and 8 hurricanes. That means that Indian River County septic system hurricane preparedness is critical this year as septic tanks can be prone to serious damage and back up if they are not protected against hurricanes. While a septic tank inspection is the best way to ensure your septic system is ready for hurricane season, continue reading to learn all of the ways you can be prepared.
Southeast Florida is Prone to Hurricanes
Southeast Florida has had nearly 50 hurricanes hit land, some of which were especially bad like Hurricane Andrew in 1992, plus getting seven category 4 hurricanes over the years. Those living in Indian River County and Vero Beach need to be especially on alert for hurricanes and do everything they can to prepare their septic tanks.
How to Prepare Your Septic System for Hurricane Season in Vero Beach
Here are a few steps to take for Indian River County septic system hurricane preparedness.
Take a look at your septic system
Make sure your septic tank is secure by ensuring the cover is on tightly so that water from a storm won’t leak inside. You don’t want the soil near your tank to be compacted because it can lead to flooding, so don’t drive or park around the tank. Make sure your pump is sealed, waterproofed, and up off the ground so it can’t be flooded. If anything is amiss, contact us for septic tank service in Vero Beach, Melbourne, and Palm Bay.
Prepare for flooding
The last thing you want after a storm is flooding around the septic tank, which can lead to sewage backup and may contaminate your home’s water. Additionally, flooding near your drain field could mean costly septic tank repairs once the storm passes. Consuming or even coming in contact with contaminated water can make you sick. To avoid this, conserve water after a tropical storm or hurricane.
Get a septic tank inspection
Prevention is the best antidote for protecting your septic tank, so plan to get an annual inspection on your tank before Hurricane season. Although the height of Hurricane season is usually in August or September, it’s best to schedule your annual inspection for the beginning of Hurricane season in May or June, so you are ready.
Additionally, it is always wise to get an inspection at the end of hurricane season to ensure that storms didn’t damage anything. Fallen trees, standing water, or leaks can occur after storm season. Schedule these inspections for the end of September or October to make sure your system will run safely all winter.
Get Ready Now
To prepare, call and schedule a septic tank inspection today and prepare your septic system for hurricane season in Vero Beach. Indian River County Septic System Hurricane Preparedness professionals will inspect, pump out the tank, and do any necessary repairs. Our team of specialists in Vero Beach can help you with any septic problems you may have before or after a storm.
