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Onsite Sewage Programs
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- Rule Promulgation
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- OSTDS Statistics
- Staff Directory
- Information for Septic System Owners and Buyers
Interoffice Memoranda
Contact the Statewide Headquarters of the Onsite Sewage Program
- 850-245-4250
- AskEH@flhealth.gov
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Fax
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Mailing Address
Bureau of Environmental Health, Onsite Sewage Programs
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1710
The following Onsite Sewage Program memos are organized by date of issue. These memos contain direction for staff working with onsite sewage treatment and disposal system installations and repairs. Unless otherwise noted, all materials are in the Portable Document Format (PDF) and are less than 5 mb in size.
*Note: This page contains materials in the Portable Document Format (PDF). The free Adobe Reader may be required to view these files.
DCEH 20-003 REVISED MEMO Variance Dates Oct Nov Dec (PDF, 359kB)
August 27, 2020
DCEH 2020-001 (PDF, 312kB)
April 30, 2020
Seals by Engineers-Physical and Digital Seals and Signatures
DCEH 2019-012 (PDF, 138kB)
June 14, 2019
DCEH 2019-012 MARS Instructions pdf
DCEH 2019-010 Perched or Apparent Water Table (PDF, 334kB)
May 13, 2019
DCEH 2019-010 Perched or Apparent Water Table pdf
DCEH 2019-002 Jet CF ANSI NSF 40 and 245 ATU approval (PDF, 1MB)
February 1, 2019
DCEH 2019-002 Jet CF ANSI NSF 40 and 245 ATU approval
DCEH 2019-003 Secured Tank Lids (PDF, 204kB)
February 1, 2019
DCEH 2019-003 Secured Tank Lids
DCEH 2019-004 Application of New System Construction Standards (PDF, 353kB)
February 1, 2019
DCEH 2019-004 Application of New System Construction Standards
DCEH 2018-014 2019 OSTDS Variance Locations (PDF, 98kB)
November 1, 2018
DCEH 2018-014 2019 OSTDS Variance Locations
DCEH 2018-010 Reclassification Approval for Presby AES with attachments (PDF, 3MB)
October 1, 2018
DCEH 2018-010 Reclassification Approval for Presby AES with attachments
DCEH 2018-009 ANSI NSF 40 ATU Clearstream approval, manual, tank list, NSF 40 report (PDF, 585kB)
September 1, 2018
DCEH 2018-009 ANSI NSF 40 ATU Clearstream approval, manual, tank list, NSF 40 report
DCEH 17-007 ANSI NSF 40 ATU Bio-Microbics Biobarrier memo, NSF Report, Owners Manual.pdf (PDF, 1MB)
July 1, 2017
DCEH 17-007 ANSI NSF 40 ATU Bio-Microbics Biobarrier memo, NSF Report, Owners Manual.pdf
DCEH 17-009 OSTDS Variance Meeting Schedule for 2018.pdf (PDF, 477kB)
July 1, 2017
DCEH 17-009 OSTDS Variance Meeting Schedule for 2018.pdf
DCEH 16-010 (PDF, 360kB)
September 29, 2016
Water Softener Discharge into Onsite Systems
DEP/DOH 2016 Letter (PDF, 419kB)
May 27, 2016
Alternatives for Septage Management Guidance
DCEH 16-004 (PDF, 511kB)
April 8, 2016
Implementation of Septage Land Application Prohibition
DCEH 16-001 (PDF, 171kB)
February 10, 2016
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new/updated listing) Fuji Clean USA CE and CEN Series
DCEH 15-006 (PDF, 368kB)
September 22, 2015
Engineering Documents Required To Be Sealed
DCEH15-007 (PDF, 197kB)
September 22, 2015
Riser Standards for Repair Situations
DCEH 12-008 (PDF, 550kB)
October 5, 2013
Commercial Onsite Systems Under Pavement
DCEH 13-010 (PDF, 88kB)
September 30, 2013
Existing Onsite Sewage System Decision Trees - 64E-6.001(4), FAC
Onsite Sewage Programs - Amendments (PDF, 1MB)
August 15, 2013
Onsite Sewage Programs - Amendments to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, Effective July 16, 2013
DCEH 13-008 (PDF, 1MB)
July 16, 2013
Onsite Sewage Programs - Amendments to Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, Effective July 16, 2013.
DCEH 13-005 (PDF, 2MB)
July 10, 2013
Implementation of 2013 Legislation - HB 2690
DCEH 13-004 (PDF, 958kB)
July 3, 2013
Implementation of 2013 Legislation - Florida Keys
DCEH 13-003 (PDF, 533kB)
March 13, 2013
Maintenance Entities for Aerobic Treatment Units and Performance Based Treatment Systems
DCEH 13-001 (PDF, 1MB)
January 18, 2013
Alternative Drainfield Product and Low Pressure Dosing Requirement
HSES 12-009 (PDF, 460kB)
December 5, 2012
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 12-007 (PDF, 585kB)
June 4, 2012
HB 1263 - Onsite Sewage System Evaluation Program
HSES 12-006 (PDF, 532kB)
April 30, 2012
Implementing HB 1263 Onsite Sewage Program Provisions
HSES 12-005 (PDF, 810kB)
March 30, 2012
Guidance on Permitting and Inspections of OSTDS Repairs That Use Alternative Repair Methods
HSES 12-004 (PDF, 696kB)
March 29, 2012
Interagency Coordination Regarding Regulated Establishments DOH/ DBPR / DACS/ APD / AHCA / DCF
HSES 12-002 (PDF, 496kB)
February 27, 2012
Guidance for DEP/DOH Agreement
HSES 12-003 (PDF, 593kB)
February 25, 2012
Maintenance and Repair of ATU Systems and PBTS
HSES 12-001 (PDF, 671kB)
February 2, 2012
Interagency Coordination with DOH/DEP/DACS for the Onsite Wastewater and Onsite Water Systems for Small Farms & Alternative Enterprises
HSES 11-007 (PDF, 579kB)
November 17, 2011
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 11-006 (PDF, 3MB)
September 30, 2011
2011 Update to Surface Water Boundary Determinations
HSES 11-004 (PDF, 539kB)
June 15, 2011
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 11-003 (PDF, 1MB)
May 11, 2011
Interagency Coordination Regarding Regulated Establishments DOH / DBPR / DACS / APD / AHCA / DCF
HSES 11-002 (PDF, 493kB)
January 28, 2011
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new/updated listing)
HSES 11-001 (PDF, 5MB)
January 27, 2011
2011 Onsite Sewage Program Evaluations
HSES 10-013 (PDF, 307kB)
November 20, 2010
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 10-012 (PDF, 413kB)
October 28, 2010
Update to Applicable Sections of the environmental Health Manual 150-4 and Standardization Tools
HSES 10-011 (PDF, 322kB)
September 21, 2010
Updates to the Accelerated Certification Training
HSES 10-010 (PDF, 189kB)
August 9, 2010
2010 Septic Tank Contractor Registration Renewals
HSES 10-009 (PDF, 41kB)
July 21, 2010
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new listing)
HSES 10-008 (PDF, 1MB)
July 14, 2010
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new listing)
HSES 10-007 (PDF, 277kB)
June 30, 2010
Implementation of Ch. 2010-205 (SB 550) – Florida Keys
HSES 10-006 (PDF, 454kB)
June 23, 2010
Inspection Procedures for ATUs and PBTS
HSES 10-005 (PDF, 537kB)
June 11, 2010
Surface Water Boundary Determinations
HSES 10-004 (PDF, 268kB)
May 27, 2010
Onsite Sewage Program On-The-Job Trainings Required Prior to Taking the Accelerated Certification Class
HSES 10-003 (PDF, 333kB)
April 23, 2010
Exemption from public record disclosure
HSES 10-002 (PDF, 694kB)
March 30, 2010
Tanks in Traffic Areas
HSES 10-001 (PDF, 123kB)
February 16, 2010
Review of Performance-Based Treatment System Applications
HSES 09-012 (PDF, 47kB)
December 24, 2009
Implementation of Amended Rule 64E-6.003, Florida Administrative Code
HSES 09-011 (PDF, 53kB)
December 10, 2009
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 09-010 (PDF, 77kB)
October 30, 2009
Site Plan Requirements
HSES 09-009 (PDF, 1MB)
August 28, 2009
Tracking of OSTDS Managed Systems
HSES 09-008 (PDF, 409kB)
August 24, 2009
Site Plan Requirements
HSES 09-007 (PDF, 41kB)
August 10, 2009
2009 Septic Tank Contractor Registration Renewals
HSES 09-006 (PDF, 58kB)
June 19, 2009
Surface water boundary documentation
HSES 09-004 (PDF, 640kB)
April 7, 2009
OSTDS Sizing for AHCA and APD-Licensed Group Care Facilities.
HSES 09-005 (PDF, 2MB)
March 27, 2009
Approval to Cut Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. ARC-24 Plastic Leaching Chamber
HSES 09-003 (PDF, 81kB)
February 25, 2009
Permitting Evapotranspiration/Vegetated Submerged Bed
HSES 09-002 (PDF, 455kB)
February 13, 2009
Renewal of Septic Tank Contracting Certificates of Authorization
HSES 09-001 (PDF, 256kB)
February 10, 2009
Onsite Sewage Program Evaluations 2009
HSES 08-007 (PDF, 42kB)
November 18, 2008
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new listing) - JET, Inc. with the Models J-500, J-600, J-750, J-1000, J-1250, and J-1500 Wastewater Treatment System Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) certification.
HSES 08-004 (PDF, 424kB)
August 11, 2008
Alternative Drainfield Approval-Ring Industrial Group, EZflow 1003-Geo, EZflow 1203-Geo
HSES 08-005/HSEC 08-08 (PDF, 36kB)
May 20, 2008
Sanitary Facilities at Temporary Events
HSES 08-003 (PDF, 237kB)
April 24, 2008
Maintenance and Monitoring Performance Based Treatment Systems
HSES 08-001 (PDF, 867kB)
January 17, 2008
Onsite Sewage Program Evaluations 2008
HSES 08-002 (PDF, 35kB)
January 17, 2008
RE-HOST vs. Carmody Database
HSES 07-013 (PDF, 900kB)
December 10, 2007
Alternative Drainfield Approval-PSA Inc., ARC 24 Plastic Leaching Chamber
HSES 07-012 (PDF, 66kB)
November 19, 2007
OSTDS Variance Committee Meetings
HSES 07-011 (PDF, 233kB)
October 24, 2007
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new listing)
HSES 07-010 (PDF, 244kB)
October 8, 2007
Existing System Evaluations
HSES 07-009 (PDF, 210kB)
September 10, 2007
Amended Chapter 64E-6.030, Fees
HSES 07-008 (PDF, 445kB)
August 10, 2007
2007 Septic Tank Contractor Registration Renewals
HSES 07-007 (PDF, 39kB)
June 29, 2007
Coastal Construction Control Line and OSTDS installation
HSES 07-006 (PDF, 157kB)
April 2, 2007
ANSI/NSF Standard 40, Class I, Aerobic Treatment Unit (new listing)
HSES 07-005 (PDF, 199kB)
March 26, 2007
Interagency Coordination Regarding Regulated Food Establishments DOH/ DBPR / DACS
HSES 07-004 (PDF, 5kB)
March 15, 2007
Tank Baffle Defects
HSES 07-002 (PDF, 41kB)
February 15, 2007
Renewal of Septic Tank Contracting Certificates of Authorization
HSES 07-003 (PDF, 32kB)
February 1, 2007
Maintain the Drain - Video Public Service Announcements
HSES 07-001 (PDF, 381kB)
January 24, 2007
Onsite Sewage Program Evaluations 2007
DCEH 19-012 (PDF, 183kB)
DCEH 19-012 MARS instructions revised
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