Septic to Sewer

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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).

Required Temporary Construction Easements (TCE)

Septic to Sewer FAQs

Understanding the Construction Process, i.e., How Will The Work Affect Me?

Each section of road worked on will consist of the following:

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 and approved for service.
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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The New Sewer System in a Nutshell

During this project there are main 5 parts of the system being installed:

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.

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ATTENTION

It has come to our attention that 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.

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Project Background

Required Temporary Construction Easements (TCE)

Septic to Sewer FAQs

Understanding the Construction Process, i.e., How Will The Work Affect Me?

Each section of road worked on will consist of the following:

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 and approved for service.
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

The New Sewer System in a Nutshell

During this project there are main 5 parts of the system being installed:

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

ATTENTION

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!

Open House for Septic to Sewer Conversion Project

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PUBLIC NOTICE
July 28, 2022
Hernando County Utilities Department
to Host Open House for Septic to Sewer Conversion Project
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) will host an Open House on Wednesday, August 10^th from 2pm to 6:30pm regarding the upcoming Septic to Sewer Conversion Project. Hernando County staff will be available between these hours to provide additional information and answer questions. The Open House will be held on the first floor of the HCUD administration building, located at 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34613.
In order to comply with the state mandated Basin Management Action Plan for Weeki Wachee Springs, Hernando County has been working on converting existing septic systems to centralized sewer. Septic systems represent 30% of the total nitrogen loading to groundwater. The conversion of septic systems to sanitary sewer will help remove a portion of the nitrogen to the Weeki Wachee Springs.
The County was notified that the project will receive state grant funding for a portion of District A (see map). Local government and state grant funds will be used to pay for approximately 90% of the project costs. It is estimated that the remaining 10% of the costs will come from property assessments which can be paid over a period of 10 years.
The Hernando Board of County Commissioners will consider the state funding agreements and the creation of a Municipal Services Benefit Unit at the regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2022, beginning at 9:00am in the Commission Chambers, Room 160 (20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601).
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in these proceedings should contact Colleen Conko, Hernando County Administration, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604, (352)754-4002. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800-676-3777.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
July 28, 2022
Hernando County Utilities Department
to Host Open House for Septic to Sewer Conversion Project
(Brooksville, FL) – The Hernando County Utilities Department (HCUD) will host an Open House on Wednesday, August 10^th from 2pm to 6:30pm regarding the upcoming Septic to Sewer Conversion Project. Hernando County staff will be available between these hours to provide additional information and answer questions. The Open House will be held on the first floor of the HCUD administration building, located at 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Florida 34613.
In order to comply with the state mandated Basin Management Action Plan for Weeki Wachee Springs, Hernando County has been working on converting existing septic systems to centralized sewer. Septic systems represent 30% of the total nitrogen loading to groundwater. The conversion of septic systems to sanitary sewer will help remove a portion of the nitrogen to the Weeki Wachee Springs.
The County was notified that the project will receive state grant funding for a portion of District A (see map). Local government and state grant funds will be used to pay for approximately 90% of the project costs. It is estimated that the remaining 10% of the costs will come from property assessments which can be paid over a period of 10 years.
The Hernando Board of County Commissioners will consider the state funding agreements and the creation of a Municipal Services Benefit Unit at the regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2022, beginning at 9:00am in the Commission Chambers, Room 160 (20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601).
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in these proceedings should contact Colleen Conko, Hernando County Administration, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34604, (352)754-4002. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800-676-3777.

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