Septic to Sewer Conversions | Port St. Lucie – cityofpsl.com

Septic to Sewer Conversions | Port St. Lucie

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Government Departments Utility Systems

Avoid flushing certain items to prevent clogs and protect the sewer system.

The City uses a low-pressure wastewater disposal system that helps move wastewater from your home to the City's sewer collection system and then on to a wastewater treatment facility. Watch the video to learn about your home's sewer system, how it works and how to keep it working properly.

Through Port St. Lucies Septic to Sewer ConversionProgram, our goal is to connect homes and businesses currently on septic systems to the citys wastewater collection and treatment system.

The reduction and elimination of septic systems is one way we can proactively improve the health of our local waterways, inclusive of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon.

Connect to Protect our community's...

More than 8,800 residents have made the connection from septic to sewer since 1999. On average, Port St. Lucie has completed 350 conversions annually. From application to installation completion, theentire process takes 40 to 46 weeks with minimal interruptions to your sewer service.

Schedule an in-person appointment, or request the paperwork be mailed to you, by calling the Connection Support Office in City Hall at 772-873-6400 or emailutility@cityofpsl.com.

Note: All property owner signatures will need to be notarized if youre choosing to take advantage of the interest free, 10-year payback program. Learn More

Septic systems have limited life spans and frequently fail, impacting the environment and the community's water quality. When you Connect to Protect, youll have the satisfaction of knowing you are part of the solution to reduce pollution and help protect our waterways.

Effective January 1, 2022, the cost to convert an existing septic systems is $5,937, or 120 monthly (interest free) payments of $49.48.Customers are also responsible for paying a $90 sewer deposit and document recording fees of $32.50 with their application. Take the first step by calling one of the Citys friendly and knowledgeable Utility Connection Support Specialists at 772-873-6400.

More than 50 wastewater technicians and support staff are solely dedicated to keeping our sewer system working properly. The health and safety of your family is the City's top priority. Some of the biggest challenges staff faces is maintaining our wastewater system. You can help by keeping fats, oils and grease (FOG), wipes, plastics, needles and garbage, etc. out of our sewer system.

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