How to Check and Maintain Your Septic System Before and Immediately After Hurricanes

Abstract

The purpose of this guide is to provide tips for how to check, maintain, and use your septic system in the days leading up to a hurricane and immediately after any associ­ated flooding. This guide is intended for residents who have a residential septic system connected to their home. Written by Mary G. Lusk, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, October 2024.

Keywords

• septic system
• Hurricane Preparation
• Hurricane Impacts