Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems (OSTDS)

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County Environmental Health Services

(727) 841-4425 Option 3 and (352) 521-1450 Option 3
PascoEH@flhealth.gov
Fax
(727) 484-3866

Program Description

NOTE: Effectve 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 https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage.

Bill Pay

Environmental Health bills and fees can be paid in person or by mail at the address below or you can visit our bill pay site at MyFloridaEHPermit.com.

Location & Contact Information

Find local contact information at the following FDOH-location-finder

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. DEP has begun implementation of this new law. Visit Private Provider Inspections of OSTDS | Florida Department of Environmental Protection for more information.

Permits
All proposed new installations, repairs, modifications and approvals of existing systems require a permit from the The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.

OSTDS Operating Permits (only apply to counties that use operating permits)

Operating permits are required for aerobic treatment units (ATU), performance based treatments systems (PBTS), commercial septic systems, and industrial or manufacturing zoned (or equivalent) septic systems.

Forms
New Septic Packet (PDF 263KB)

Repair Septic Packet (PDF 364KB)

Existing Septic Packet - Add Bedroom/Commercial System (PDF 284KB)

Existing Septic Packet - No Bedroom Added (PDF 371KB)

Abandonment Septic Packet (PDF 228KB)

Garage, Shed and Pool Septic Packet (PDF 267KB)

Operating Permit and Business Survey Application (PDF 27KB)

Availability of Water (PDF 44KB)

Availability of Sewer (PDF 43KB)