"Maintain the Drain" Public Service Announcements

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Pamphlets and Brochures

Homebuyer's Guide to Septic Systems (496 KB PDF)
What do I need to know before I buy a house with a Septic System?

Dredging and Filling Associated with Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Program (225 KB PDF)
Department of Environmental Protection's pamphlet on what you need to know before you install an Onsite Sewage System.

Septic Tank System Brochure
What is a septic tank system and how does it work?

A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (525 KB PDF)
Spanish version (Guía sobre sistemas sépticos para propietarios de casas) (2.72 MB PDF)
Protecting your home, caring for your septic system. Florida Department of Health, Onsite Sewage Programs

A Homebuyer's Guide to Septic Systems (1.3 MB PDF)
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's guide to how a septic system works and how to keep it operating efficiently.

Green Swamp, Area of Critical State Concern (680 KB PDF)
The importance of the Green Swamp area and how to protect it from non-maintained onsite wastewater systems (septic systems).

Commercial Wastewater Onsite Systems (419 KB PDF)
How does a commercial wastewater system differ from a domestic system? What is required for operation and maintenance?

Onsite Sewage Research Program (587 KB PDF)
Historical information, research findings, and research projects of the Florida Department of Health's Onsite Sewage Research Programs.