Environmental Resources Management

Private Sanitary Sewer Operating Permit

• What is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit used for?
• Why is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit necessary?
• What other permits are needed for the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit before I can start work?
• How long does it take to process the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit?
• How much are the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit fees?
• How long is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit valid?

What is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit used for?

This permit is for the operation of all privately owned or operated sanitary sewer systems within Miami-Dade County.

Why is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit necessary?

The permit is necessary because it is the mechanism in which Environmental Resources Management monitors and regulates all privately owned or operated sanitary sewers within Miami-Dade County. By implementing this program, compliance and proper operation of the private sewer system can be ensured.

What other permits are needed for the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit before I can start work?

• For new private sanitary sewer collections, a "Permit to Construct a Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System" (aka Sewer Extension Permit) is required.
• For existing private sanitary sewer collections, no other permit is required.

However, depending on the type of facility, there may be other permits required for construction and/or installation of a pretreatment system. You must contact Environmental Resources Management Plan Review at 786-315-2800 for additional information prior to construction.

How long does it take to process the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit?

A properly completed permit application can be processed immediately. A complete application consists of the Permit Application Form, the Annual Report Form and the corresponding permit fee.

How much are the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit fees?

The permit fee depends on the total length and pipe sizes of the private sanitary sewer collection system and the number of private pump stations within the property. Please see the Fee Schedule.

How long is the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit valid?

The permit is valid for one year.

For information regarding new PSO Permit Applications and equipment modifications of existing PSO permitted facilities, please contact Oscar Aguirre at 786-315-2800.

For information regarding bill renewals and changes of ownership for existing PSO permitted sources, please contact Marcelo Barros at 305-372-6600.

• View the Private Sanitary Sewer Operating (PSO) Permit
• View the PSO Change of Ownership (permitted sources) form

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