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Septic Tanks

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Environmental Health

Onside Sewage Program has moved to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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, county health department offices will continue to do permitting and inspection for septic tanks. Please 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% of Florida’s population. The OSTDS program ensures that systems are properly designed, constructed, and maintained through permitting and inspection and contributes to safe ground water, which provides 90% of Florida’s drinking water. 

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 and Contact Information 

Find local contact infomation at the following DOH-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.

Springs Protection and Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs)

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.

Downloadable Files: 

  • Onsite Sewage Program Forms

Applications and Instructions 


Forms and Information