Environmental Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems (OSTDS) (Septic Tanks)
Well Program
Biomedical Waste
Swimming Pools and Natural Bathing Places
Mobile
Home Parks/RV Parks
Tanning Booths
Food
Establishments
Animal Bites
Complaints
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What is the fee for a new OSTDS (septic tank)
permit/application? |
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The application, site
evaluation and permit fee is $305.00. |
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What is expected length of time to process my new
OSTDS (septic tank) application? |
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The
permit is usually ready for pick up within 7 working days after
application is completed. |
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I need to replace my drain field. What do I need? |
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Repair permit is
required for ($175.00).
See information on
repair permits
(44kb doc) |
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Is my existing OSTDS (septic tank) system large
enough to serve the new home I want to put on my property? |
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(Link Back to
septic tank section) |
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Will I need an aboveground OSTDS (septic tank)? |
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Sites are evaluated on
a lot by lot basis and elevation of drain field is determined by the
estimated seasonal high water table and depth to impervious soil layer. |
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What is the fee for well permits: |
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New Systems: $75.00 |
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Annual Operating Permit: $70.00 |
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What is required for a LUPWS permit? |
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a) A permit application needs to be
filled out by the
homeowner. |
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b) Site plan showing septic tank
and well location on property and neighbors property. |
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c) Legal description. |
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How do I get my water well sampled? |
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a) $53.00 if Environmental Health Department
collects sample. |
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b) $13.00 if you collect and
bring to Environmental Health Department. Water samples must be collected in special
collection containers available at the Environmental Health Department.
Samples are picked up at our office Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
except holidays. You must call us to verify collection
times and to get specific instructions. (850) 482-9227 |
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What is the fee for Biomedical Waste Permit? |
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The fee for Biomedical Waste
Permit is $55.00. |
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How can I properly dispose of my used needles and syringes? |
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Link back to
Biomedical Waste Section |
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What lakes in Jackson County are permitted for
swimming? |
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a) Florida
Caverns State
Park - Blue Hole |
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b) Blue Springs
Bathing Place |
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c) Blue Springs
Baptist Conference Center |
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Which swimming pools are regulated? |
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Public pools are regulated by
Department of Health. Examples would include pools at apartment
complexes, motels, schools, and camps. Residential pools are NOT
regulated by the Department of Health. |
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<25,000 gallons = $100.00
Annual Permit Fee
>25,000 gallons = $200.00 Annual Permit Fee |
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What is the fee for Mobile Home Parks/RV Parks? |
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The fee is $3.50 per space ($50.00
minimum) |
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Am I required to permit my tanning booths? |
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Yes, the fee is $150.00 for the
first unit, and $55.00 for each additional unit. Maximum of $315.00 |
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Where do I report a complaint about a food establishment? |
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Call the Environmental Health
at the number listed below for information and they will
refer you to the proper agency that has establishment jurisdiction.
(850) 482-9227 |
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Where do I
report an animal bite? |
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Contact Environmental Health at :
(850) 482-9227
(link to
Rabies Section) |
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Where do I
report a complaint about an environmental health concern? |
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Call the Environmental Health at the number listed below with the nature of your complaint
and you will be referred to the proper agency.
(850) 482-9227 |
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