Palm Beach County Health Department provides the local septic permit and inspection path within the Florida DEP onsite sewage program. For construction, addition, repair or a use change, confirm system type and capacity and use the current DEP 4015 construction permit application where applicable. Certain treatment and commercial systems also need operating permits. A building permit or generic utility service area does not prove sewer availability or septic suitability. Confirm private drinking water well requirements separately with Environmental Health and utility service with the actual provider.
Septic systems and private well coordination in Palm Beach County
Applies to: countywide
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