STORM DRAINAGE SERVICES BY CASS PLUMBING IN TAMPA, FLORIDA

Posted on September 8, 2023 by JimLouis

In the vibrant region of Tampa, Florida, where heavy storms, like the one we recently experienced, are more than just a passing threat, ensuring the safety and integrity of your property becomes a top priority. While Florida's notorious hurricanes often grab headlines, the damages from even a moderate storm can be devastating if you're caught unprepared. However, with Tampa's most trusted plumber by your side, Cass Plumbing, you'll never have to face these challenges alone. For over two decades, Cass Plumbing has been Tampa's frontline defense against water-related damages. ...

Why Your Tampa Sewer Line is Clogged

Posted on December 9, 2022December 10, 2022 by JimLouis

A main sewer line clog is probably the biggest plumbing-related problem you could face in the Tampa area. A clogged sewer drain essentially paralyzes your entire plumbing system because there is nowhere for wastewater to go. Everything hinges on breaking up that clog. Plumbing emergencies are scary enough when they don’t involve human waste. Unfortunately, sometimes they do and it needs to be addressed immediately. Fortunately, many scary plumbing problems are relatively easy to avoid. The best way to avoid sewage back-up is with a few basic preventive measures. If you’re wondering why your...

4 Different Types of Stormwater Drainage Systems

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by JimLouis

Stormwater drainage is a really big deal for Tampa homeowners and businesses. Stormwater needs to have one or more outlets for drainage when storms occur, or else the water will pool, flood, and cause a variety of issues that nobody wants to deal with. Stormwater Drainage Systems Thankfully, there are a wide variety of ways to deal with stormwater in Tampa, with some being more effective than others. In case you’re about to implement a stormwater solution on your property or you’re looking for a better alternative to what you currently have, here are 5 types of stormwater drainage systems: ...

The Different Types of Outdoor Drains

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by JimLouis

If you find that you have a lot of standing water on your property after a heavy Tampa rain, consider installing an outdoor drain. Standing water that stays in contact with your home’s foundation can cause structural damage or basement leaks, so it’s a good idea to start looking into solutions for different types of outdoor drains as soon as possible. In this article we’ll review different types of drains and how they are used to minimize the risk of flooding. 4 Outdoor Drain Types Aside from possible structural damage, storm water that has nowhere to go can end up flooding out and erod...

Tampa Set To Increase Water Utility Rates For PIPES Project

Posted on September 17, 2021 by JimLouis

In last week's plumbing blog post we explored the Federal Government's new infrastructure plan and how there would be upgrades to Tampa's public plumbing infrastructure from it. This week, Tampa rolled out information on small rate increases that were coming on water bills, if you live in the city of Tampa. If you’re wondering why the rate increase was made, the city says the pipes are old and it’s just about time. Those of you living within the Tampa city limits will experience an increase in your water bills. The city of Tampa implementing a Progressive Sustainable Infrastructure Pl...

Storm Sewers in Tampa, by Cass Plumbing

Posted on February 26, 2021October 21, 2022 by JimLouis

Your storm drainage system serves an important purpose on your Tampa property. Without it, your home is susceptible to damages and potential flooding from the water surrounding your home. Additionally, storm water runoff could potentially pose a risk to the natural environment in your area as well as the water quality. The slope of a roof and the materials we use for construction create a disruption to the natural flow of storm water, and it can bring foreign debris and pollutants to the world around you. That is one of the reasons there are Hillsborough County storm water manageme...

Tampa Bay has a serious problem

Posted on November 15, 2019October 21, 2022 by JimLouis

Recently, there have been a lot of sewage spill problems across the Tampa Bay region. About 400,000 gallons of sewage have been dumped this year between four counties, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee. It is important to understand the term "dumped". Dumped sewage is when the sewage system has to be manually diverted or there is a natural overflow into the rivers, streams & the ocean because the Tampa Bay sewage systems can not handle all of the water. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection keeps track of the numbers. The numbers so far in 2019 are 6 times more than...