DOH-Hernando Reminds Residents of Septic Permitting Deadline 

October 10, 2025 

DOH-Hernando Reminds Residents of  

Septic Permitting Deadline 

Contact:  

De’More Patrick 

DeMore.Patrick@FLHealth.gov 

352-345-1213 

Hernando County, Fla. —Effective December 15, 2025, repairs or modifications to existing septic systems on all lot sizes in the Priority Focus Areas (PFA) within the Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs) areas will need to install an enhanced nitrogen-reducing system. 

The requirements will affect those living in the Homosassa and Chassahowitzka Springs Group Area and Weeki Wachee BMAPs. Applications received on or after December 15, 2025, must comply with the nitrogen-reducing requirements. Applications submitted prior to December 15, 2025, are not subject to the new requirements. 

More information about the BMAPs can be found on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website. 

For questions, call DOH-Hernando Environmental Public Health office at 352-540-6812.   

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