 365 Day Compulsory Connection
On March 23, 1999 the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance
99-A10 which reaffirmed the 365-day compulsory water and/or sewer connection requirement
contained within the County Codes.
Connection to a public water system has a number of positive factors not
provided by private wells:
- The high density of structures on private
wells creates a condition of decreasing groundwater quality
on both a bacteriological and chemical basis.
- Private wells are usually not monitored,
while the central water supply is routinely monitored to provide
water of high consistent quality.
- Central water is also maintained during electrical outages and emergency conditions which allows service
to continue.
- Connection to central sewer helps eliminate the negative impact that septic tanks pose to the aquifer.
Connection fees are based on (1)
Equivalent Residential Units (E.R.U.). An average home equals one Equivalent Residential
Unit. The E.R.U. for commercial units are calculated on a case-by-case
basis.
- One Water E.R.U. = $1,435.00
- One Wastewater E.R.U. = $1,504.00
These fees do not include
the final connection from your property line to your home/establishment.
This connection will require a licensed plumber.
Breakdown of fees
Connection fees may be structured through an agreement with the County
to help defray cost over a period of ten years. Some homeowners may also be eligible for financial
assistance through the Citrus County Housing Services Division.
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