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

ATTENTION

If you have a specific question regarding the project, please visit the "Questions" feature below. Your question(s) will be answered by staff as soon as possible.
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

ATTENTION

If you have a specific question regarding the project, please visit the "Questions" feature below. Your question(s) will be answered by staff as soon as possible.
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.

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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