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Project Background
As a result of the Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act signed into law by the Governor in July, 2016, Hernando County was tasked to find ways to comply with the requirements associated with the 2016 legislation and developed restoration plans (BMAPS). The Septic to Sewer Conversion Plan is Hernando County Utility Department's (HCUD) response to the state mandated Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Remediation Plan requirement for Weeki Wachee Springs (more detailed information can be found under Project Overview on side panel).
Septic companies are distributing fliers that make it sound like you are going to be required to have your septic system pumped before you are connected to the new sewer system. If you have signed your Temporary Construction Easement document (TCE), your system will be pumped as part of the dismantling portion of this project at no additional cost. Please ignore these notices!
If you are experiencing interruptions of trash pickup in your area, please contact us so we can make arrangements for the cans to be moved to a nearby pickup area. The trash cans will be brought back to their original location at the end of the day by the contractor.
Understanding the Construction Process
The New Sewer System
Asphalt will be removed from the road, and driveway aprons will be trimmed at the right-of-way. Affected areas will be backfilled with lime rock or millings each day to maintain access to the residence.
Pipes will be laid down the road starting where indicated on the project update map, working down to the section's end.
Access to residences could be limited when work is being done in front of the property (cars will need to park away from the active construction area).
Residents will be notified in advance of when work will affect access to their residence.
Contractor will work with residents to provide ADA compliance when necessary.
Roads will be repaved once the new sewer lines have been tested.
Any sprinkler systems damaged in the county right-of-way during the pipe installation portion of the project will be repaired during the road and right-of-way restoration process for your area.
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Service line – As part of this special project, service lines will be installed from your home to the cleanout which will be located at the right of way. The cleanout gives access if a need ever arises due to a stoppage or other reason.
Lateral – Lateral lines run from the cleanout to the main gravity main that runs under the road.
Gravity main – Gravity mains run under the road, they move sewage from the homes via gravity to a nearby lift stations.
Lift station – The lift station collects the sewage from the nearby gravity mains where it then gets sent to a wastewater treatment plant via pressurized force mains. There are 2 planned lift stations for this phase of the project.
Force main – Force mains run along the right-of-way, they are pressurized lines that move sewage from lift stations to the designated wastewater treatment plant.
Not all roads will have force mains installed; please view the map linked below to see which roads will have gravity mains, force mains or both running along them. CLICK TO VIEW LARGER
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Project Background
As a result of the Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act signed into law by the Governor in July, 2016, Hernando County was tasked to find ways to comply with the requirements associated with the 2016 legislation and developed restoration plans (BMAPS). The Septic to Sewer Conversion Plan is Hernando County Utility Department's (HCUD) response to the state mandated Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Remediation Plan requirement for Weeki Wachee Springs (more detailed information can be found under Project Overview on side panel).
Septic companies are distributing fliers that make it sound like you are going to be required to have your septic system pumped before you are connected to the new sewer system. If you have signed your Temporary Construction Easement document (TCE), your system will be pumped as part of the dismantling portion of this project at no additional cost. Please ignore these notices!
If you are experiencing interruptions of trash pickup in your area, please contact us so we can make arrangements for the cans to be moved to a nearby pickup area. The trash cans will be brought back to their original location at the end of the day by the contractor.
Understanding the Construction Process
The New Sewer System
Asphalt will be removed from the road, and driveway aprons will be trimmed at the right-of-way. Affected areas will be backfilled with lime rock or millings each day to maintain access to the residence.
Pipes will be laid down the road starting where indicated on the project update map, working down to the section's end.
Access to residences could be limited when work is being done in front of the property (cars will need to park away from the active construction area).
Residents will be notified in advance of when work will affect access to their residence.
Contractor will work with residents to provide ADA compliance when necessary.
Roads will be repaved once the new sewer lines have been tested.
Any sprinkler systems damaged in the county right-of-way during the pipe installation portion of the project will be repaired during the road and right-of-way restoration process for your area.
CLICK TO VIEW LARGER
Service line – As part of this special project, service lines will be installed from your home to the cleanout which will be located at the right of way. The cleanout gives access if a need ever arises due to a stoppage or other reason.
Lateral – Lateral lines run from the cleanout to the main gravity main that runs under the road.
Gravity main – Gravity mains run under the road, they move sewage from the homes via gravity to a nearby lift stations.
Lift station – The lift station collects the sewage from the nearby gravity mains where it then gets sent to a wastewater treatment plant via pressurized force mains. There are 2 planned lift stations for this phase of the project.
Force main – Force mains run along the right-of-way, they are pressurized lines that move sewage from lift stations to the designated wastewater treatment plant.
Not all roads will have force mains installed; please view the map linked below to see which roads will have gravity mains, force mains or both running along them. CLICK TO VIEW LARGER
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Hernando County SHIP Program is now open and accepting applications till March 31, 2026.
Applications will be accepted March 2nd till March 31st
For any questions, please call (352) 540-4338
Hernando County SHIP Program is now open and accepting applications till March 31, 2026.
Applications will be accepted March 2nd till March 31st
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