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Newspaper

Sun Coast Gondolier

Location

Venice, Florida, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1982

Page

14

Venice Realtor Files Complaint Over Septic Tank Firms

Roberta Gibney, property manager for American Realty of Venice, lodges a formal complaint with the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Better Business Department and state attorney general’s consumer fraud division after persistent failures by local septic tank firms. She oversees about 90 rental units as problems with repairs and high bills persist, with the department noting ongoing issues and a trend of written complaints.

Ey Nereer Business Weller Roberta Gibney Venice Gibney Better Business Department The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce VACC Con Sumer Fraud Division State Attorney's Office Carole Peterson WACC

Woman fights back after repeated septic repairs fail

Mrs. Gibney complains of repeated septic tank problems at a South Venice rental. Over 18 months four firms billed for the same work, with one firm delivering another $87.50 bill after initial pumping. Despite multiple visits and rising charges, toilets backed up and sewage seepage continued, prompting her husband to seek emergency service.

Venice Area South Venice Gibney firm #1 South Venice firm #3

Common Septic Tank Problems in Absorbent Soils

The advisory explains that septic backup stems from aging drain fields or clay layers blocking effluent. Gerry Bartlett of Nokomis Septic Tank Inc notes proper function relies on percolation through rock cradle. avoid flushing non dissolvables and use biodegradable cleaners. He says no enzymes are needed as bacteria will handle breakdown.

Gerry Bartlett Nokomis Septic Tank, Inc Bartlett The Florida Septic Tank Association

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