Septic to Sewer
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).
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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).
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Project Update - November 7, 2025
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Gravity install is scheduled to begin Monday (November 10th) on Brentlawn St.Irrigation restoration has started on Freeport Dr, Mountain Way Ave, Northvale St, Montebello Ln. (Sewer Shed 6 Area)
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Electronic road signs on Freeport Dr are mainly for thru traffic on weekends, night time etc.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic.
As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.Crews are continuing to work on finishing road base along Seahorse Ave and Lorraine Ln.
Gravity install is scheduled to begin Monday (November 10th) on Brentlawn St.Irrigation restoration has started on Freeport Dr, Mountain Way Ave, Northvale St, Montebello Ln. (Sewer Shed 6 Area)
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Electronic road signs on Freeport Dr are mainly for thru traffic on weekends, night time etc.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic.
As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades. -
Project Update - October 27, 2025
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Crews have been delayed prepping for pipe installation, but they hope to begin laying gravity pipe along Lynnhaven this week, to continue into the following week.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
Crews are continuing to work on finishing road base along Shalimar, Brentlawn, Evaro, Lynnhaven to Lorraine and Lorraine to Shalimar.
Crews have been delayed prepping for pipe installation, but they hope to begin laying gravity pipe along Lynnhaven this week, to continue into the following week.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - October 10, 2025
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Crews will begin gravity pipe installation along Lynnhaven mid-week; work will continue into the following week.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
Starting Monday, October 13th, road crews will be working on road base finishing along Shalimar, Brentlawn, Evaro, Lynnhaven to Lorraine, and Lorraine to Shalimar.
Crews will begin gravity pipe installation along Lynnhaven mid-week; work will continue into the following week.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - October 3, 2025
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Road crews will be restoring road sub-bases along Shalimar Ave. and Evaro Ave. the week of October 6th.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
Gravity main installation is complete along Shalimar Ave. and Evaro Ave.
Road crews will be restoring road sub-bases along Shalimar Ave. and Evaro Ave. the week of October 6th.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - September 23, 2025
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- Lynnhaven Rd.
- Lorraine Ln.
- Shalimar Ave.
- Evaro Ave.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage as far as possible beyond the barricades.
Milling and road prep for pipe installation on the following roads started 9/22. Crews are scheduled to work on the roads in the order shown as conditions/weather permits.
- Lynnhaven Rd.
- Lorraine Ln.
- Shalimar Ave.
- Evaro Ave.
Signs (shown below) will be posted in the front yards of properties the day before scheduled pipe installation will restrict driveway access for residents.

Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage as far as possible beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - September 11, 2025
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Crews will start pipe installation along the following roads on Monday, 9/15. Roads are scheduled to be worked on in the following order:
- Lynnhaven Rd.
- Lorraine Ln.
- Shalimar Ave.
- Evaro Ave.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
Prep work and restoration of driveways along Freeport Dr. is scheduled for next week (weather dependent). Once driveways have been restored, sod restoration will begin.
Crews will start pipe installation along the following roads on Monday, 9/15. Roads are scheduled to be worked on in the following order:
- Lynnhaven Rd.
- Lorraine Ln.
- Shalimar Ave.
- Evaro Ave.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - September 2, 2025
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- Mountain Way Ave
- Nantucket Lane
- Montebello Lane
- Northvale Street
- Freeport Drive
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to prevent through traffic. Residents will be notified in advance when to expect their road to be paved. Residents should expect limited access to their residence based on active paving taking place on the road.
Paving of the following roads will begin on Thursday, September 4th. Work is estimated to last at least through next week (weather dependent).
- Mountain Way Ave
- Nantucket Lane
- Montebello Lane
- Northvale Street
- Freeport Drive
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to prevent through traffic. Residents will be notified in advance when to expect their road to be paved. Residents should expect limited access to their residence based on active paving taking place on the road.
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Project Update #2 - August 19, 2025
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Est. start 8/22 thru 8/25/25: Pipe installation to begin at the lift station on Lynnhaven heading south, stopping at Freeport.
Est. start 8/25/25 (following the work above) pipe installation will start at the intersection of Lorraine and Lynnhaven, heading north on Lorraine.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

Est. 8/21/25 - Milling to begin on Lynnhaven from lift station to Freeport, Lorraine, Shalimar, Evaro, Seahorse and Brentlawn from Seahorse to Lorraine.
Est. start 8/22 thru 8/25/25: Pipe installation to begin at the lift station on Lynnhaven heading south, stopping at Freeport.
Est. start 8/25/25 (following the work above) pipe installation will start at the intersection of Lorraine and Lynnhaven, heading north on Lorraine.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

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Project Update #1 - August 19, 2025
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Est. 8/27/25 - Paving to begin on Nantucket, Montebello and Mountain Way.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
Est. 8/21/25 - Driveway restoration to begin on Nantucket, Montebello and Mountain Way.
Est. 8/27/25 - Paving to begin on Nantucket, Montebello and Mountain Way.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.
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Project Update - August 6, 2025
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They are rebuilding the sub-base and adding limerock to stabilize the road. They will be rolling the road to compact it, there should be no vibration-type equipment being used.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

Road and pipe crews have begun work on Mountain Way Ave. starting at the north end (Freeport Dr.) working their way south, as well as the south end (Langan St.) working their way north.
They are rebuilding the sub-base and adding limerock to stabilize the road. They will be rolling the road to compact it, there should be no vibration-type equipment being used.
Barricades will be put up ahead of the work areas to discourage through traffic. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

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CH
Phone 352-540-4368 ext 35130 Email chiggins@hernandocounty.us -
JB
Phone 352-540-4368 ext 35859 Email jbedingfield@co.hernando.fl.us
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