As a homeowner, septic to sewer conversions are occasionally offered as towns expand and add municipal sewer systems. Certain areas around Jacksonville, Fort Myers, and others in Central and Southwest Florida have recently been offered the option to make this switch.

It’s natural to have questions regarding what’s best for your home. Luckily, the septic experts at Wind River Environmental are experienced in the process of septic to sewer conversion.

Septic to Sewer Conversion Questions

Which is cheaper, septic or sewer?

If you’re already on septic, staying is the more cost-effective option. After factoring in the installation cost of the sewer lines, you then have to add recurring bills to the price. Hooking up the sewer line costs thousands of dollars, but the monthly sewer bills also add up quickly. 

Financially there is no “better” option. However, the upfront and monthly costs are avoided by staying on septic.

Is sewer more effective than septic?

Both sewer and septic are perfectly effective waste solutions. That being said, septic systems have their benefits when it comes to maintaining this efficiency. Since public sewers operate on a much larger scale, it’s more difficult for you to identify issues with draining, backup, or other signs of a problem.

It’s not uncommon for the town’s sewer system to experience damage or a blockage. Not only does this affect your home, but you have no control—and often no insight—into how the issue is resolved. With a septic system, you are in control of when the issue is fixed. If your local septic provider offers 24/7 scheduling, you’re kept in the loop in terms of resolution. 

Should I make the switch to sewer?

If you’re happy with your current septic situation, there’s no need to switch. Not only is there a new cost associated with switching to sewer, but there’s the additional work of having the excavation and new pipes installed, plus finding a new plumbing service provider if your septic company doesn’t also offer those services.

Whether you’re thinking about making the switch or need a new septic provider, contact Wind River Environmental for assistance with any drain cleaning, tank pumping, or residential services. If you have any questions about your septic system or want to schedule a service, call Wind River Environmental at 1-800-499-1682. For any of your other wastewater needs, don’t hesitate to contact us today!