Drain Field Repair in Lake County, FL
Drain field replacement typically runs $3,000–$15,000 nationally, per our cost guide. Independent local pros serving Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis and nearby communities. Describe the problem and we'll route your request — free, no obligation.
- Replacement typically $3,000–$15,000 (avg $7,900, HomeGuide)
- Mound, drip and aerobic systems $10,000–$20,000+
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Typical national cost$3,000 – $15,000Cost guide →Local Help in Lake County, FL
Lake County's septic permits are issued by the Florida Department of Health in Lake County. Fees there are modest: the county's adopted FY2026 schedule lists $75 for a new system and $50 for a repair. The cost driver is the setting. Open water covers about 95,300 acres in the soil survey, and Candler, Myakka and Tavares sands either drain too fast or sit on a shallow water table. Parts of the county also fall inside springs protection plans for the Wekiva system.
Lake County Service Details
What providers in this area actually see: coverage, common jobs, local pricing factors, and rules worth knowing.
Service Area Notes
- Florida Department of Health in Lake County issues all septic permits.
- Parts of the county fall inside Wekiva springs protection plans.
Common Jobs in Lake County
- Drain field replacement on sandy, wet soils
- Enhanced nitrogen-reducing system in BMAP areas
- Mound system installation for water-table separation
- Repair permits ($50 fee)
What Drives Pricing Here
- Fill/mound to gain water-table separation
- Enhanced nitrogen treatment inside BMAP boundaries
- Green Swamp maintenance requirements
Permits & Local Rules
- Florida Department of Health in Lake County, Environmental Public Health. FY2026 county schedule (Department of Health section): OSTDS new system $75; modification $70; repair $50; abandonment $50; variance $75; reinspection $25.
Local Conditions
- Seepage (sands too permeable to filter) is a limitation on 391,283 acres; shallow saturation on 336,003; ponding on 159,180. Water table within 30 cm on 262,493 acres.
Communities Served
Clermont · Leesburg · Eustis · Tavares · Mount Dora · Groveland · Minneola · Lady Lake · Umatilla · Fruitland Park · Howey-in-the-Hills · Mascotte · Montverde · Astatula
Emergency Response Expectations
If sewage is backing up or surfacing, contact DOH-Lake Environmental Public Health before any repair. A repair permit ($50) is required.
Lake County FAQs
What does a septic repair permit cost in Lake County?
The FY2026 county fee schedule lists $50 for an OSTDS repair, $70 for a modification and $75 for a new system.
Is my property in a springs protection area?
Parts of Lake County lie in the Wekiwa Spring and Rock Springs BMAP and in the Wekiva River basin plan. Inside those boundaries, nitrogen-reducing systems can be required. Check DEP's BMAP maps.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-10-16
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Services Available in Lake County
Drain Field Replacement
A failed drain field usually requires a new field on fresh soil, sized to current code. Connect with local licensed installers for site evaluation and quotes.
Learn more →Drain Field Repair & Rejuvenation
Many slow or soggy drain fields can be repaired for $1,000–$5,000 when the problem is a broken pipe, a failed D-box, or clogged laterals rather than worn-out soil.
Learn more →Perc Test & Site Evaluation
A perc or soil test tells the designer how fast your soil accepts effluent, which sets field size and type. Expect $600–$2,000.
Learn more →Aerobic (ATU) Spray & Drip Field Installation
Where soil is too tight, shallow or wet for a conventional field, the answer is usually an ATU that discharges to a spray field or drip lines. $10,000–$20,000+.
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