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nutrient-reducing sewage
OSTDS
Enhanced nutrient-reducing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems
In Jacksonville Florida enhanced nutrient-reducing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (ENR-OSTDS) are now required instead of conventional septic systems.
Grant’s Plumbing is your local, family-owned, full-service septic company.
Do I have to get a permit for a Nutrient-reducing sewage (ENR-OSTDS)?
Yes, Permits are required and ongoing testing is mandatory.Homeowners applying for a new system construction permit for an OSTDS (aka “septic system”) on a lot of one acre or less and within an “impacted area” will not be allowed to install a conventional
septic system (septic tank and drainfield). Instead, they must install a special system referred to as an enhanced nutrient-reducing onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (ENR-OSTDS). This requirement became effective on July 1, 2023.
What is a a Nutrient-reducing sewage (ENR-OSTDS)?
An ENR-OSTDS is an advanced system that reduces nitrogen better than a conventional septic system. ENR-OSTDS meet an overall 65% nitrogen-reducing standard. There are three types of ENR-OSTDS: NSF 245 aerobic treatment units; nitrogen-reducing performance-based treatment system (nitrogen-reducing PBTS), and Inground nitrogen-reducing biofilters (INRBs).
Why is reducing nitrogen important?
Nitrogen is a pollutant that can cause environmental and drinking water concerns. Discharge from onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems is one of many sources of nitrogen into the groundwater of Florida. The installation of enhanced nutrient-reducing systems can lower the impact that OSTDS have on the state’s ground and surface waters.
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Nitrogen-Reducing Septic System Jacksonville Florida
Grant's Plumbing is experienced in providing environmentally friendly sewage solutions with nitrogen-reducing septic systems, also known as Enhanced Nutrient-Reducing septic systems, Enhanced Nutrient-Reducing Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (ENR-OSTDS), or ENR septic systems.
We are experts in designing, installing, and maintaining nitrogen-reducing septic systems.
We can provide you with a system that’s designed correctly, cost-effective, and installed with minimal disruption. Call us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your wastewater management goals. We look forward to working with you.