Pay an Environmental Public Health Invoice
To pay an Environmental Public Health invoice online or print a permit, visit MyFloridaEHPermit.com.
An onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS), also known as a septic system, is a wastewater management system used to treat and dispose of sewage from a building (typically a home or business) directly on the property where it is generated, rather than sending it to a centralized municipal sewer system.
DOH-Charlotte’s Environmental Public Health program, as part of the Onsite Sewage Program, inspects and issues permits for septic systems in Charlotte County that produce 10,000 gallons or less of domestic strength sewage flow or 5,000 gallons or less of commercial strength sewage per day.
Since 2021, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been responsible for implementing the Florida Statutes and regulations applicable to OSTDS. However, some county health departments, such as DOH-Charlotte, will continue to inspect and issue permits for septic systems until the transfer to DEP is complete.
Complaints
Contact DOH-Charlotte’s Environmental Public Health to file a complaint about any the following issues occurring in Charlotte County:
- Untreated or improperly treated human waste
- Improperly built or maintained septic tanks, water closets, or privies
- Air pollutants, gases, and noisome odors which are harmful to human or animal life
- The creation, maintenance, or causing of any condition capable of breeding flies, mosquitoes, or other arthropods capable of transmitting diseases to humans.
- Any other condition determined to be a sanitary nuisance as defined in Chapter 386.01, Florida Statutes.
Forms and Permits
Forms
- Charlotte County Contractor Registration Application
- Declaration of Restrictions/Utility Easement
- Declaration of Restrictions/Utility Easement for Duplexes
- Declaration of Restrictions/Utility Easement for In-ground Nitrogen-reducing Biofilters (INRB)
- OSTD Forms – Florida Deparment of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Performance Based Treatment Systems (PBTS) Deed Notice
Permits
Septic Tank Contractors
The Florida Department of Health’s Onsite Wastewater section licenses septic tank contractors in the state. It also has a hands-on training center to provide basic and continuing education courses to Department staff and licensed contractors.
- Active Registered and Master Septic Tank Contractors
- Septic Tank Contractor Enforcements
- Septic Tank Contractor Registration – Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
To report unlawful septic contracting, contact DOH-Charlotte’s Environmental Public Health program.