It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
The Onsite Sewage Program has moved to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental Public Health
- 850-983-5275
- EHealth@flhealth.gov
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Fax
850-983-5278 -
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 929
Milton, FL 32572-0929
Physical Address:
Environmental Public Health
5505 Stewart St.
Milton, FL, 32570
850-983-5275
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Closed for lunch
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
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.
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.
On-site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS)
The Environmental Public Health staff performs site evaluations, issues construction permits, and performs inspections on all OSTDS, commonly called septic systems. In order to obtain a permit or get an inspection on your septic system, certain forms need to be filled out and turned into the Environmental Public Health department. We have these forms available at our office or you can download them here, print them, fill them out and bring them into us.
Installation, Modification, or Abandonment
For new installation, modification/repair of an existing septic system, or tank abandonment (if you will no longer be using an existing septic system), please print and fill out the OSTDS Application (PDF-1005KB).
Note: When printing the Site Plan (page 6), please make sure your printer is set to print at 100% and not "Scale to fit" or "Resize to fit."
Santa Rosa County Ebridge Access Instructions (PDF-107KB)
Continuing Education Units
For septic contractors who need Continuing Education Units visit:
Florida Onsite Wastewater Association (FOWA) Courses
Unlawful Contracting
To report unlawful septic tank contracting please visit:
Florida Department of Health - Report Unlawful Septic Contracting
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