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ATLANTA, Ga. – Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 – Septic Blue, a Georgia Oak portfolio company, today announced the acquisition of Zeb Watts Septic, a family-owned septic services provider based in Crestview, Florida. The acquisition marks Septic Blue's entry into the Florida Panhandle and continues its strategic expansion across the Southeast through partnerships with established, locally respected businesses.

Founded in 2011 by Zeb Watts, Zeb Watts Septic is a full-service septic company serving Florida's Panhandle. Over the past 15 years, the company has built a strong reputation for dependable service and trusted relationships throughout the communities it serves.

The acquisition of Zeb Watts Septic marks Septic Blue's fourth strategic acquisition in just over a year, underscoring the company's accelerating growth since partnering with Georgia Oak Partners in 2023. Following the additions of A-1 Septic Services in Orlando, Advanced Septic in Citrus County, and Superior Septic in Dade City, the partnership with Zeb Watts Septic extends the company's reach into the Florida Panhandle, further advancing its strategy to build the Southeast's premier septic services platform.

While Septic Blue's acquisition activity reflects its ambitious growth strategy, the company remains focused on preserving the local identity, relationships, and culture that made each business successful.

“A year after a company joins us, I want the crew to say two things: ‘It's still our shop,’ and ‘It's a better place to work than it was,’” said Jeff Tankersley, CEO of Septic Blue. “Culture isn't a side note in an acquisition. It's the reason the deal works.”

About Septic Blue

Septic Blue is a provider of residential and commercial septic services across the Southeast. Backed by Georgia Oak Partners, the company is building a regional septic services platform through partnerships with established local operators. Septic Blue provides septic pumping, inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installation services, combining local expertise with the resources and capabilities of a growing organization.

About Zeb Watts Septic

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Crestview, Florida, Zeb Watts Septic is a family-owned, full-service septic services provider serving Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. The company provides septic pumping, inspections, maintenance, repairs, drain field services, and new system installations for residential, commercial, and government customers.