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Onsite Sewage Disposal (Septic Systems)
Contact the Statewide Headquarters of the Onsite Sewage Program
- OSTDS_Feedback@FloridaDEP.gov
- 850-245-4070
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Resource Management Onsite Sewage Program
2600 Blair Stone Road
MS 3596 Tallahassee,, Florida 32399
NOTE: Effective July 1, 2021, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for implementing the Florida Statutes and regulations applicable to OSTDS. Under Florida's Clean Waterways Act of 2020, the county health department offices will continue to do the permitting and inspection for septic tanks; please continue to work with them for all of your permitting-related needs. If you have questions, please contact OSTDS_Feedback@FloridaDEP.gov.
Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, commonly referred to as septic systems, are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal for 30 percent of Florida’s population.
The OSTDS program ensures that the OSTDS is properly designed, constructed, and maintained through permitting and inspection and contributes to safe ground water, which provides 90 percent of Florida’s drinking water.
The governing authorities for this program and all forms can be found at Onsite Sewage Program.
Payment Information
There are three ways to pay for invoices and fees:
- In person:
* 2295 Victoria Avenue, #206 Fort Myers, FL 33901
* 600 Homestead Dr. S #15, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
- By mail:
* 2295 Victoria Avenue, #206 Fort Myers, FL 33901
- At the billing website:
Helpful guidelines for septic application types
Follow the links to access application requirements, information, and instructions.
- New Septic System
- Failing Septic System Repair
- Addition to Septic System
- Septic Tank Abandonment
- Temporary Holding Tanks
- Variance-if application is denied
- Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU's)
- Performance Based Systems
- I/M Zone or Systems Receiving Commercial Waste
*If you want to find the status of a septic permit application or inspection use our new Septic Online Services page for quick access to the information.
Private Provider Inspections
Starting July 1, 2022, owners or contractors with owner authorization have the option to hire a private provider to perform inspections of OSTDS. Visit Private Provider Inspections of OSTDS for more information.
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