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House passes bill repealing septic tank inspection requirement

Wakulla Springs State Park. Photo Credit: systemslibrarian

The Florida House on Wednesday approved a bill that would repeal a statewide septic tanks inspection requirement.

The Legislature in 2010 passed a  requirement for statewide septic tank inspections, but the measure prompted a backlash from rural residents who viewed it as a government intrusion. The House passed a repeal bill in 2011 but the Senate did not take up the measure.

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