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.
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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.
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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.
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Nokomis Septic Tank, Inc
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