Glades County is located in the Southwest Florida region of Florida. Muck and peat soils near Lake Okeechobee with extremely high water tables. Sandy flatwoods in upland areas with moderate drainage. Understanding local permit requirements and soil conditions is essential before installing, repairing, or inspecting a septic system.
County DOH site evaluation and construction permit required before installation under FL Statute 381.0065. Soil and water table testing determines system type. Must use a DEP-registered or Master septic contractor. Permit fee approximately $450.
Repair permit required from FL DOH-Glades Environmental Health. A DEP-licensed contractor must assess the failure and submit a repair plan compliant with DEP rule 62-6 FAC. Repair permit fee approximately $200.
Point-of-sale septic inspection is not required statewide in Florida. Voluntary inspections are available through DEP-licensed contractors. Operating permit renewals required for ATU and performance-based systems.
FL DOH-Glades Environmental Health
Contact the county environmental health department for permit applications, soil evaluation scheduling, and regulatory questions.
Muck and peat soils near Lake Okeechobee with extremely high water tables. Sandy flatwoods in upland areas with moderate drainage. Fisheating Creek watershed features alluvial soils with seasonal flooding. Some areas have limestone near the surface.
Glades County is a very rural county on the northwest shore of Lake Okeechobee with Moore Haven as the county seat. Extremely limited public sewer infrastructure means nearly all properties use septic systems. High water tables near Lake Okeechobee create challenges for conventional septic system placement. The county is vulnerable to flooding from lake discharges and hurricanes.
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