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Septic Tank Abandonment
Environmental Public Health - DOH-Charlotte
- Charlotte.EH@FLHealth.gov
- 941-624-7200
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941-624-7220 -
1100 Loveland Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
MapA septic tank abandonment permit is required in Charlotte County, Florida, whenever the use of an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS) is discontinued following:
- the demolition or condemnation of the building it is or was servicing or
- the connection to sanitary sewer.
Septic tank abandonement must be completed within 90 days after a septic tank abandonment permit has been approved.
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Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Environmental Public Health asks homeowners and contractors to follow these instructions to abandon a septic tank:
- Obtain a spetic tank abandonment permit by completing and submitting an OSTDS Application for Abandonment Permit, and paying the $100 fee. DOH-Charlotte's Environmental Public Health staff will contact the applicant by email once the permit has been issued.
- Have the tank pumped out by a licensed septage hauler and post a copy of the receipt for this service along with a permit board in a protective plastic bag.
- Crush or collapse the tank in a manner that will prevent the vessel from holding water, either by punching a hole in the bottom of the tank or collapsing its side walls. This work can only be done by the owner if living in the residence, a licensed septic installer, or a licensed plumbing contractor.
- Fill the remaining hole with clean sand or other suitable material to prevent a safety hazard, then grade and stake the tank site.
- After the previous steps have been completed, contact DOH-Charlotte's Environmental Public Health to request an inspection. The inspector will collect the pump, crush, and fill (PCF) receipt during the inspection if it was not provided when the inspection was requested.
Note: Grease traps when used with a commercial septic system will remain part of the building sewage system and will not be abandoned.
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