Miami-Dade County Septic System Care and Registration Requirements

Original title: Septic System Care

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What This Bill Does

Miami-Dade County has implemented updated standards for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems () and requires property owners to register their septic systems. The document provides guidance on system maintenance, identifying potential failures, and protecting the local groundwater supply.

Why it matters

Residents with septic systems must comply with new registration requirements and proper maintenance protocols to avoid system failure and potential environmental contamination.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners with septic systems

These individuals must register their systems and adhere to updated maintenance and disposal standards.

Directly affected

Liquid Waste Transporters

These professionals must hold a valid Miami-Dade County permit to pump and haul septic waste.

Key Facts

Property owners are required to register new or existing septic systems with the county.
Septic systems should be inspected and pumped by a permitted professional every 3-5 years.
Driving or parking over a drain field can crush pipes and cause system failure.
The Biscayne Aquifer is the primary source of drinking water and is located only a few feet below the surface.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my property uses a septic system?

You can check the iWASD Connect GIS Viewer if you are in unincorporated Miami-Dade, or check your utility bill for a sewer fee if you are in a municipality.

What are the warning signs of a failing septic system?

Warning signs include odors or wet spots over the , plumbing backups, gurgling sounds in pipes, or slow-draining fixtures.

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Increased Septic Oversight

The county has moved toward more rigorous standards for septic systems, likely in response to groundwater protection concerns regarding the shallow Biscayne Aquifer.

Miami-Dade County Biscayne Aquifer