Private wastewater disposal.

Tampa City Code § 26-119

in effect

Sec. 26-119. - Private wastewater disposal. (a) Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of this chapter, such facilities necessary for the discharge of domestic and industrial wastes shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of the county health department or other applicable agency. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a verification from the sewer department that no connection to the city's sewer system can be made at that time. The owner shall then obtain a written permit to construct such system from the appropriate governmental agency and furnish a copy thereof to the official. The copy of the permit shall be accompanied by such supplementary data as deemed necessary for the official to maintain an accurate file of such private wastewater disposal systems to facilitate the planning of future public sanitary sewer service. The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system within the service area shall comply with all requirements of the appropriate governmental agencies. (b) The owner, at his own expense, shall operate and maintain any private wastewater disposal facilities in a legal manner. At such time as a public sanitary sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, all required fees shall be paid in accordance with this chapter, and a direct connection shall be made to the sanitary sewer within ninety (90) days of mailing of the official notification of the completion of the sewer. It is unlawful for the septic tank, cesspool or similar private wastewater disposal facility to be utilized once the connection to the city's sanitary sewer system has been made, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material. (c) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by any municipal, county or state agencies. (Ord. No. 89-253, § 2(58-125), 9-28-89)

Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26UT_ARTIIIWADE_S26-119PRWADIFetched: 10/28/2026