Septic service for Ocala horse farms

Farm properties often have more than one system

Ocala calls itself the Horse Capital of the World, and farm properties across Reddick, Anthony, Citra and the northwest side often run more than one septic system. A main house, a guest or groom's apartment, and a barn office or restroom may each have their own tank and field.

What's different about farm septic

• Several systems to track. Each one needs its own pumping schedule. Farms often lose track of the smaller ones until they fail.
• Heavy equipment and livestock. Trucks, trailers, tractors and horses can crush tank lids and compact a drain field. Know where every system is and fence it off.
• Wash racks and barn drains. Water from washing horses carries sand, hair and manure. It generally shouldn't go into a septic system, so ask your contractor how it should be handled.
• Seasonal crowds. Show season and events can bring far more people onto a property than a system was sized for. Plan a pump-out before busy months.
• New barns and apartments. Adding a bathroom or living quarters usually means a new or upgraded system and a DEP permit.

Buying a farm? Ask for the location and permit records of every system on the property, and inspect each one before closing.

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