ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT & DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (OSTDS)

Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems (OSTDS)

Commonly referred to as septic tanks, these systems provide a viable wastewater treatment and disposal option for residential and commercial applications when central sewerage service is not available.

Permits

All proposed new installations, repairs, modifications and approvals of existing systems require a permit from the Hernando County Health Department.

Contact Information

Program Supervisor: Samuel Velez (352) 540-6821

Permitting Clerks:

Lillian Greco (352) 540-6840
Rose Marcone (352) 540-6812

Forms You Will Need

• Application for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Construction Permit - Form DH 4015 (PDF-26KB)
• Application Instructions (PDF-17KB)

Fees

Regulatory Code

• Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code - Standards for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (PDF-599KB)

Links

• Bureau of Onsite Sewage Programs, Florida Department of Health (DOH)
• Hernando County Property Appraiser

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