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The Department of Health is charged with protecting the health of the public. Basic sanitation is a primary public health function and vitally important to the health and safety of all Floridians. Protecting the health of our families and all citizens in Florida is the primary, positive result from properly designed, installed, and maintained onsite sewage systems. There are 2.6 million systems in operation in Florida, serving over one-third of the population. The onsite sewage treatment and disposal program requires close coordination with local building departments and contractors. County-level offices and staff provide for cost-effective, convenient, face-to-face service to the public. Florida's program is nationally recognized by the US EPA as a leader in onsite sewage program management and research.

About the Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs

Protecting the public health and environment through a comprehensive onsite sewage program. Read the full overview.

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Bureau
Programs


Septic Tank Contractor Registration

Variances

Training

Additives

Product Listings

Technical Review and Advisory Panel

Statistics

Research

Changes to Rule 64E-6, F.A.C.

Special
Focus


Chapter 64E-6, FAC, Effective June 25, 2009 (662 kb pdf)

Report on Range of Costs to Implement a Mandatory Statewide 5-Year Septic Tank Inspection Program (81 kb pdf)

Sewer vs. Onsite White Paper (15 kb pdf) Outlines the pros and cons of Sewer vs. Septic (OSTDS) systems

Wekiva Study Area

Interagency Coordination Regarding Regulated Food Establishments (252 kb pdf)

Department of Health/Department of Environmental Protection Interagency Agreement (154 kb pdf)

Homebuyer's Guide (496 kb pdf)

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Onsite Management Guidelines

Springs Protection

Septic Search Information on buying a property with a septic system.


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