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Septic Tank Pumping Greenacres
Greenacres is converting older septic areas to sewer. Here's how to plan pumping and records in the meantime.
Du-All Plumbing provides septic tank pumping for confirmed septic systems in Greenacres. Some are. City documents describe a sewer project for the Original Section; a January 2024 city council packet put the septic-served area at about 1,170 residential units.
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Quick answer
Are Greenacres homes still on septic?
Some are. City documents describe a sewer project for the Original Section; a January 2024 city council packet put the septic-served area at about 1,170 residential units. Other parts of Greenacres are on county sewer. Check your bill and parcel record, then call Du-All at 561-623-3111.
Greenacres has one of the clearest septic stories in central Palm Beach County. The city's own planning documents say residents are served either by Palm Beach County Water Utilities sewer or by private septic tanks. The city is now working through a multi-phase sewer project in its Original Section. If you own an older Greenacres home, this page explains how to confirm your system, keep a working tank maintained and plan septic tank pumping around any coming sewer connection.
The Original Section septic-to-sewer project
Greenacres was founded by Lawrence Carter Swain and first incorporated in 1926. The city's 2017 sewer infrastructure element said residents get wastewater service from two sources, Palm Beach County Water Utilities and private septic tanks, and it listed septic use in the Original Section of the city and in the Sherwood Forest, Pine Country and Sunland Estates subdivisions. That document is several years old, so treat it as background rather than a current map.
More recent city council materials describe a phased capital project to build gravity sewer mains and service connections in the Original Section, the area around 10th Avenue North and Biscayne. A January 8, 2024 city council special meeting packet described that area as served by septic systems for about 1,170 residential units at the time. The city's 2026 purchasing list includes Bid No. 26-007, Original Section Sewer North Phase 4, which shows the work is moving in phases. If you live in or near the Original Section, your septic tank may be on a countdown to retirement. Until then, it still needs regular care.
Should I still pump my septic tank if sewer is coming?
Usually, yes, if your tank is due. A tank that overflows into the drainfield doesn't wait for a construction schedule, and a failing drainfield can mean a backup in the meantime. Sewer phases also take time to design, fund and build. If your tank is close to due and you have no firm connection date, maintenance pumping is the safe call.
If you've received a connection notice with a date, talk with us about timing. Once a home connects, the old tank is normally pumped and abandoned under permit, so it may make sense to plan the two together.
Which Greenacres areas should check their septic records?
The 2017 city document named the Original Section, Sherwood Forest, Pine Country and Sunland Estates as septic areas. Burrowing Owl Park sits on Sherwood Forest Boulevard, and Heather Estates Park is on Heather Drive West. Those names help you place yourself, but septic is parcel-specific. Some homes in those areas may have connected since 2017, and some homes elsewhere in the city may have tanks. Your own bill and records decide it.
Bid documents for each phase are posted on the city's purchasing page, which is a useful way to see whether work is moving toward your street.
How often should a Greenacres septic tank be pumped?
The EPA says household septic tanks are typically pumped every three to five years and inspected at least every three years. Household size, wastewater volume, solids and tank size set the real interval. Many older Greenacres homes are full-time family homes, so expect the busier end of that range if several people live there. Systems with pumps or float switches should generally be checked about once a year.
What will Du-All ask when I call about septic pumping?
Good information up front helps us plan the right visit and avoid a second trip.
- Full address (City Hall is at 5800 Melaleuca Lane, 33463; parts of the city use 33413)
- Whether your bill shows county sewer
- Any city notice about the sewer project
- Lid location and anything over it, such as pavers or a shed
- Last pumping date, if known
- Symptoms: slow drains, gurgling, odors, soggy ground
Septic upkeep and water quality
Sewer conversion projects like this are generally aimed at water quality. For a homeowner, the practical takeaway is that a well-maintained septic system matters beyond your own yard. Pumping on schedule keeps solids out of the drainfield. Don't flush wipes or grease, and spread laundry across the week. Those habits help the system work as designed until your home connects.
What does a septic pump-out do?
It removes the sludge and scum that build up in the tank. The tank refills with household wastewater right away, and that's normal. If the technician finds broken baffles, roots or a drainfield that's ponding, those are repair findings within Du-All's septic scope. Pumping can't revive a failed drainfield.
What affects septic pumping cost in Greenacres?
Original Section lots are often older, with lids buried under turf or covered by later additions. Tank size, buildup since the last service and access from the street set most of the cost. If a connection notice has arrived, we'll talk through whether pumping now or at abandonment makes more sense. We don't quote prices online, because they depend on these site details. Call for a quote based on your property.
Routine pumping doesn't usually need a permit. Septic repairs, modifications and abandonment are permitted and inspected through the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, operating under rules the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has administered since 2021. We'll tell you if a finding needs a permit rather than guess on the phone.
How does the Original Section project affect day-to-day septic care?
Until your Greenacres home connects, nothing about the tank changes. It still collects solids, it still needs pumping on a schedule that fits your household, and the drainfield still needs protection. Construction nearby can disturb yards and driveways, so keep track of where your lid and drainfield are and point them out to crews if work comes close.
When the connection date arrives, the tank is normally pumped and abandoned under the applicable permit. Ask the city about the steps it expects from homeowners, and keep your last pumping receipt handy.
Neighbors on the same block may connect at different times, depending on the phase and on individual paperwork. Don't assume your home's timeline matches the house next door. Your own notice from the city is what counts, and until it arrives, your tank remains your responsibility to maintain.
If you rent out a Greenacres home on septic, tell tenants what not to flush and who to call if drains slow, so a small problem doesn't become a backup.
Septic records for Greenacres home buyers
If you're buying an older Greenacres home, ask whether it's on county sewer or septic, and if septic, when it was last pumped and where the tank is. Ask the seller whether the city has sent any notice about the Original Section sewer project. That tells you whether a connection, and its costs, may be coming soon after closing.
Booking septic service with Du-All
Du-All Plumbing's Lake Worth Beach office is one of our two offices, along with Palm City, and we hold license CFC-1429556. Call 561-623-3111 with your address, and we'll confirm availability and the right service.
Never open or enter a septic tank yourself, and leave pump wiring to a qualified technician.
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Greenacres septic questions, answered
Does Greenacres have sewer service?
Yes. Many areas are served by Palm Beach County Water Utilities sewer. City documents say some residents still use private septic tanks.
What is the Greenacres Original Section sewer project?
It's a phased city project to build gravity sewer mains and service connections in the Original Section, which a January 2024 city council packet said was served by septic for about 1,170 residential units at that time.
Should I pump my tank if sewer is coming to my street?
If it's due and you have no firm connection date, yes. Talk with us if you have a notice, because connection usually involves pumping and abandoning the tank.
How often should a Greenacres septic tank be pumped?
The EPA says household tanks are typically pumped every three to five years. Household size and tank size set your actual interval.
What ZIP codes are in Greenacres?
City Hall uses 33463, and Greenacres Freedom Park on Pinehurst Drive uses 33413. Give us your full address when you call.
Does Du-All have an office in Greenacres?
No. Du-All's offices are in Lake Worth Beach and Palm City. Call 561-623-3111 to check availability.
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Local septic information sources
- greenacresfl.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- greenacresfl.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net (checked 2026-10-29)
- greenacresfl.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- greenacresfl.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- greenacresfl.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- floridadep.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- epa.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
- epa.gov (checked 2026-10-29)
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