Florida septic rules · every county

Does your septic system have to change?

Florida now has four different septic rules, and which one applies depends on exactly where the property sits. The Indian River Lagoon rule has a July 1, 2030 deadline. Springs protection areas require nitrogen-reducing systems, some for existing homes too. A statewide rule covers new systems on lots of one acre or less. Type any Florida address and we check the state maps, the parcel record and the county grant programs for you.

1,330days until July 1, 2030
67Florida counties covered
$10k+county grants in many areas

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Florida aerobic treatment unit owners

Take control of your ATU, and save.

Do your own monthly and semi-annual ATU inspections, file them in minutes from your phone, and keep a clean record that protects you from false violation notices. All for $10 a month.

  • $10 a month, cancel any time
  • Reports emailed to you and your county
  • iPhone & Android app
Cleaning the filter on an aerobic treatment unit
Sludge in a dosing tank found during an inspection
$10a month for
self-inspection
  • 3 waysProperty owner, contractor, ATU Access
  • 5 brandsManuals for Delta, Hoot, AquaKlear and more
  • 12/yrMonthly reports on record
  • 67Florida counties in our septic check

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One platform for the people who own, service and inspect aerobic treatment units.

Aerator pump on an aerobic treatment unit
Property owners

Sign up as a property owner

Do your own inspections for $10 a month and keep your system compliant without strangers on your property.

How it works
Alarm control panel on an aerobic treatment unit
Contractors

Sign up as a preferred contractor

Get listed as a preferred contractor, receive your customers’ reports and manage the systems you maintain.

Contractor program
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ATU Access

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The data and reporting side of the platform for the industry, at atuaccess.com.

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Why choose our self-inspection program?

Everything you need to run your aerobic system yourself and prove it is being looked after.

Save money

Enjoy significant cost savings compared to traditional maintenance programs.

Enhanced security

Perform inspections yourself and avoid having strangers on your property.

Maintain control

You have complete control over the operation and maintenance of your system.

Monthly documentation

Get organized and prepared with monthly reports to combat false violation notices.

Simplify compliance

Cut through red tape and save time with our easy-to-use self-inspection program.

Expert access

Gain direct contact with industry professionals and manufacturers for support.

As easy as 1-2-3

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  1. Create an account

    Sign up as a property owner in a few minutes. Tell us your county, your system brand and your maintenance entity.

  2. Subscribe

    Join Self Service Operation & Maintenance for $10 a month. Cancel any time.

  3. Save money and time

    File monthly and semi-annual inspections from the website or the app, with photos, and keep every report on record.

Report your suspected violations

Don’t get caught with your pants down

Real problems found on Florida aerobic systems: sludge, failed pumps and illegal wiring. Monthly inspections catch these before they become violations.

Sludge built up in a dosing tank
Pump destroyed by sludge
Dangerous wiring at an aerobic system
Clogged aerobic system filter
Dosing tank full of sludge
Illegal wiring on a control panel
High water alarm wired outside the control panel
Non-compliant system install
Failed pump caused by sludge
Another style of fraud system
Save thousands of dollars with septic self-inspection

For property owners

Save money with septic self-inspection

Florida requires ongoing maintenance on aerobic treatment units. Our program lets you do the routine inspections yourself and report them properly.

  • Monthly and semi-annual inspection forms
  • Attach photos to every report
  • Reports sent to you, your county and your contractor
Diagram of how an aerobic treatment unit works

Free resources

Manuals for your system

Operation and maintenance manuals and tank drawings for the systems most common in Florida.

  • AquaKlear
  • Delta
  • Delta Ecopod

Download the ATU app

File inspections from your phone

The ATU app puts your account, your inspection forms and your report history in your pocket. Take photos at the tank and submit on the spot.

  • Monthly reports. Quick check of the aerator, alarms and chlorinator.
  • Semi-annual reports. The fuller inspection your permit calls for.
  • Photos attached. Up to 20 images per report.
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ATU questions, answered

Still not sure? Call us and we will walk you through it.

What does the $10 a month cover?

Membership in the ATU self-service operation and maintenance program: the monthly and semi-annual inspection forms, photo uploads, and delivery of every report to you, the department you select and your preferred contractor.

Who is the maintenance entity?

Crotty Services, Inc. provides the maintenance agreement your system needs under code and monitors your system through the reports you submit. You remain responsible for the accuracy of your reports and for the condition and repair of your system.

Which systems are supported?

Delta Eco Pod, Bio Microbics FAST, Hoot, Aqua Safe, AquaKlear, plus other makes. Pick "Other" when you sign up if yours is not listed.

Does the new Florida septic rule affect me?

It depends on where the property is. Use the Florida septic check to see which rule applies to your address and whether a county grant can help.

Questions?

Talk to the ATU team

Ask about the self-inspection program, the new Florida septic rules, or what your system needs to stay compliant.

  • $10 a month self-inspection program
  • Reports sent to you, your county and your contractor
  • Manuals for every major ATU brand
  • iPhone and Android app

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Questions about the program, your system or the septic rules. We reply by email.

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