Not every lot in and around Gainesville is on city sewer. If you are building a house, adding a structure or buying land outside a sewer service area, a septic system may be the only option. A new system means a tank, a drain field and a design that fits the lot and the household.
Before you commit to a lot, it helps to know whether it can take a septic system at all. Lot size, soil, water table and setbacks from wells, water bodies and property lines all matter. A site evaluation early can head off an expensive surprise.
We connect Gainesville-area homeowners with local septic pros and we are not the contractor. Bring your questions to them directly.
Questions to ask a pro
- Can this lot take a septic system, and what limits it?
- Who designs the system and who applies for the permit?
- What size system do you recommend for my house, and why?
- What gets inspected, and when?
Common questions
How do I know if my lot is on sewer?
Call the utility that serves your address and ask whether sewer is available. Your county health department can also tell you whether a septic system is allowed on a lot.
Do I need a permit for a new septic system?
In Florida, installing a new septic system generally requires a permit from the county health department. Ask your contractor who handles the application.
Where we connect people
Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Archer, Hawthorne, Micanopy, Waldo.