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 - July 22, 2025
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To discourage through traffic, barricades will be put up on Mountain Way at Freeport and Northvale. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

Crews have been installing pipes and manholes along Mountain Way Ave. between Northvale St. and Freeport Dr. The work is expected to be done shortly depending on the weather.
To discourage through traffic, barricades will be put up on Mountain Way at Freeport and Northvale. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

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Project Update - July 17, 2025
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To discourage through traffic, barricades will be put up on Mountain Way at Freeport Drive and Langan Street. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

Crews have begun installing pipes and manholes along Mountain Way Avenue, to continue through next week. They will start work at Montebello Lane, and head north to Northvale Street.
To discourage through traffic, barricades will be put up on Mountain Way at Freeport Drive and Langan Street. As always, local residents will be allowed passage beyond the barricades.

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Project Update - July 15, 2025
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Crews will be moving onto Nantucket Lane tomorrow. Installation of pipes and manholes will continue until the entire section has been completed. Nantucket will be barricaded at Sardinia and Langan to discourage thru traffic; residents will be allowed to pass.

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Project Update - July 7, 2025
Share Project Update - July 7, 2025 on Facebook Share Project Update - July 7, 2025 on X (formerly Twitter) Share Project Update - July 7, 2025 on Linkedin Email Project Update - July 7, 2025 linkThe highlighted area on Montebello Lane will be closed for pipe and manhole installation starting July 7th. Work will start at the west end and continue east daily toward Nantucket until all manholes and piping are installed.

The highlighted area on Montebello Lane will be closed for pipe and manhole installation starting July 7th. Work will start at the west end and continue east daily toward Nantucket until all manholes and piping are installed.

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Project Update - July 1, 2025
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Montebello Lane will be closed at Mountain Way Avenue on Wednesday, July 2nd. Crews will be finishing the deep pipe installation along Montebello up to the intersection.

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Project Update - June 26, 2025
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The highlighted area on the map below will be closed for pipe and manhole installation during the day starting June 27th thru July 1st. The road will be put back to passable driving conditions at the end of each work day.

Montebello Lane Closure
The highlighted area on the map below will be closed for pipe and manhole installation during the day starting June 27th thru July 1st. The road will be put back to passable driving conditions at the end of each work day.

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Project Update - June 23, 2025
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- Nantucket Lane
- Montebello Lane
- Northvale Street
- Sardinia Avenue
- Freeport Drive
- Mountain Way Avenue

On Monday and Tuesday, June 23rd and 24th, crews will start milling the roads listed below. Signage will be placed at intersections as a warning of the roadwork, however the roads will remain passable for local residents.
- Nantucket Lane
- Montebello Lane
- Northvale Street
- Sardinia Avenue
- Freeport Drive
- Mountain Way Avenue

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Project Update - June 12, 2025
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The intersection at Freeport Dr. and Sunday Rd. will be closed today, 6/12 until 3pm this afternoon.

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Project Update - May 16, 2025
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Please note, weather or other unexpected circumstances could affect schedule. Any major deviations will be posted.

The following activities are due to begin by (dates are approximate):
- 5/14 - Moving equipment and crew into the area.
- 5/14 - Install erosion control (silt fencing) and MOT (traffic maintenance notifications), i.e. traffice signs.
- 5/20 - Prep work to begin for construction of lift station shown on map.
- The lift station portion of the project is expected to extend into the Spring of 2026.
- 5/26 - Trapping & relocation of gopher tortoises from lift station construction site.
- 5/27 - Lynnhaven Rd. (yellow section on map) will start to be prepped for installation of sewer lines.
- Work will start at Lorraine Ln., ending at Freeport Dr.
- Work on this section of road is expected to last through the end of June.
*EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS IN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION AREAS WITH CREWS, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT*
Please note, weather or other unexpected circumstances could affect schedule. Any major deviations will be posted.

The following activities are due to begin by (dates are approximate):
- 5/14 - Moving equipment and crew into the area.
- 5/14 - Install erosion control (silt fencing) and MOT (traffic maintenance notifications), i.e. traffice signs.
- 5/20 - Prep work to begin for construction of lift station shown on map.
- The lift station portion of the project is expected to extend into the Spring of 2026.
- 5/26 - Trapping & relocation of gopher tortoises from lift station construction site.
- 5/27 - Lynnhaven Rd. (yellow section on map) will start to be prepped for installation of sewer lines.
- Work will start at Lorraine Ln., ending at Freeport Dr.
- Work on this section of road is expected to last through the end of June.
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Project Update - May 5, 2025
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- Installing silt fencing
- Transporting supplies
Truck activity will be noticed in the project area as supplies are brought into the project area.

Construction is scheduled to start on May 14th. Some activities to expect are below, which should minimally affect surrounding residents:
- Installing silt fencing
- Transporting supplies
Truck activity will be noticed in the project area as supplies are brought into the project area.

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