ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

315 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL  32778

To obtain an onsite disposal system (septic tank permit) a soil/site evaluation must first be completed on the property.  In order to apply for the site evaluation please provide to this Department the following:

1.      If you do not own the property, you must be legal agent, have POWER OF ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZATION LETTER from the owner giving-the Lake County Public health unit permission to perform the evaluation.

2.      You have to obtain a zoning clearance from our department and you have to also obtain a letter stating that no sewer is available to the property.

3.      A SCALED SITE PLAN of the property showing the existing or proposed locations of the following:  lot boundaries, location of buildings, swimming pools, easements, existing or proposed onsite sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) general slope of the land, existing or proposed water within 5 ft. (lakes, ponds, retention ponds), private water wells within 75ft., public water wells 200 ft., neighboring onsite sewage disposal systems and any proposed future additions (additions, swimming pools).

4.      LEGAL DESCRIPTION of property (tax statement or deed).

5.      SCALED FLOOR PLAN of residence showing bedrooms and total heated/cooled area.

6.      DIRECTIONS to property

 PLEASE CALL (352) 253-6130 (Tavares) approximately 5 working days from date of application to verify status of paperwork.  Refer to the “T” or “C” number on your receipt that was issued at the time of application.  If your paper work is complete you may come and purchase your permit. 

Distance and Area Requirements

v     100 or 200 ft. from sewage disposal system to commercial or public water wells.

v     75 ft. from any sewage disposal system to any private water wells.

v     75 ft. from the high water line of any lake, canal, stream, or other body of water.

v     10 ft. from any water main or service line installed below the ground.

v     5 ft. from property line and building foundations.

v     Septic tank inlet should be within 15 ft. of plumbing stub out unless approved by the Department of Environmental Health.