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Pinellas water, sewer, septic, and well checks for development

Applies to: countywide

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Water and wastewater service in Pinellas is provider-specific. Pinellas County Utilities provides water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water services, but the supplied sources do not establish which provider serves a particular parcel or whether capacity or a connection is available. Confirm the serving provider and service availability for the site before treating utilities as resolved.

Where onsite sewage treatment and disposal (septic) is relevant, Florida DEP says county health department offices continue to handle septic permitting and inspections; contact the applicable county health department about permitting needs. Within the Southwest Florida Water Management District, a well construction permit is required before installing a water well. Confirm the applicable permitting authority and requirements for the parcel before planning a well. Check septic or well constraints that could affect the buildable area before finalizing development plans.

Official citations

  • Pinellas County Utilities Department- Describes county utility services as water, wastewater, and reclaimed water; does not identify parcel-specific provider or service availability.
  • Florida DEP Onsite Sewage Program- States county health department offices continue septic permitting and inspection; directs county-specific questions to the local health department.
  • SWFWMD Well Construction Permits- Says a well construction permit is required before installing a water well within the District; identifies limited county-delegated permitting outside Pinellas.
  • Pinellas County Utilities Fees- Lists county-adopted water, wastewater, and reclaimed-water fee categories; the excerpt says fees are effective October 1, 2022, so it does not establish current development charges.