Miami-Dade County has instituted more rigorous standards for new and replacement onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDSs), commonly referred to as “septic tanks” or “septic systems.” Learn more about septic system care and the new changes to the septic system requirements by visiting Miami-Dade septic care.
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