1. Status of Septic Systems in the East and West Spring Lake Area
Presented by
Karl Henry, R.E.H.P., M.B.A.
Environmental Administrator
Florida Department of Health
in Charlotte County

2. Background
East and West Spring Lake is part of the Managed Septic Program
The purpose of the managed septic program is to maintain the surface water and groundwater quality standards in Charlotte County
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the Florida Administration Commission acting on behalf of the Department of Community Affairs issued Final Order AC89-5 that accepted the non sewer solution as a managed septic program.

3. Background
FDEP required the BOCC to implement a program within 180 days, to ensure that septic systems within the drainage area of the Manchester Waterway be appropriately pumped out and maintained in a functional condition.
On August 28, 2007 BOCC passed (County Ordinance No ) that required the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, to develop and administer a program that would regularly service and inspect the area, and adopt a fee schedule to defray the expenses.
The Final Order and DEP permit require the program to be enforced until all affected residences are placed on a sanitary sewer system.
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, (2013),

4. Background
The monitoring includes, evaluation of properties, resolving customer complaints, and maintaining the septic tracking data base.
The managed program requires that septic tanks are pumped and inspected by a licensed septic contractor or plumber and the Health Department issuing a 5 year operating permit.

5. Managed Septic System 2008 - 2013
Original List
7152
Complied
6022
84%
Not complied at all
393
5.5%
Pumped but not paid
657 9%
Paid but not pumped 80 1%
Total
1130
16%
Need Repairs
277 4%
Repaired
1782
25%
2059
29%

6. Managed Septic System Repairs 2008 - 2013

7. Charlotte County Managed Septic System – Spring Lake
Total number to be connected
1850
Not complied at all 13
Pumped but not paid 66
Paid but not pumped
204
Total
283
Repaired
265

8. Heavy Corrosion

9. Exterior Evidence
Exterior Evidence

10. 10% of Tanks With Hole in Hatch / Lid

11. SEWAGE TO GROUNDWATER

12. CORROSION INSIDE TANK

13. TANK WITH HOLE IN SIDE

14. CORRODED TANK FAILING

15. CORRODED TANK LID

16. FAILED DRAIN FIELD

17. HOLE IN TANK WITH CARDBOARD PLUG

18. CORROSION AROUND OUTLET ALLOWING FOR SEWAGE LEAK

19. Challenges and Opportunities
Whether or not the resolution is adopted there is a need for consistency in enforcement in managed area.
Staffing – shortage due to workforce reduction in Staff will be better able to handle the workload for the Managed System if the resolution is adopted.
Opportunity for stakeholder partnership in education about the maintenance of septic systems. Partnership with university and the community.

20. Our goal is to make our community healthier
Thank you !!