Building a New Home in Polk County? Don’t Overlook Your Septic Design

If you’re building a new home in Polk County, your septic system design is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—especially if your property isn’t connected to city sewer. From soil conditions to system type and permitting, getting it right from the start can save you thousands in future repairs or upgrades.

At Anytime Septic Solutions, we specialize in helping homeowners, builders, and developers throughout Polk County design and install high-performing septic systems that meet all Florida Department of Health (DOH) standards.

Why Septic Design Matters During New Construction

Septic systems aren’t one-size-fits-all. Florida’s sandy soils, shallow water tables, and strict permitting requirements mean your system needs to be properly sized, permitted, and designed for your specific lot.

A poorly designed or undersized system can lead to:

• • Premature system failure
  • Drain field flooding or backups
  • Delayed closings and costly redesigns
  • Health hazards and code violations

That’s why we start every job with a detailed site evaluation, not guesswork.

Permitting Your Septic System in Polk County

In Florida, all septic permitting goes through the Department of Health. Before installation, your system must be designed and approved based on specific criteria:

What’s required for a septic permit:

• • Site plan with structures, property lines, and setbacks
  • Soil percolation test (how well your soil absorbs water)
  • Number of bedrooms (used to estimate daily flow)
  • Proposed septic system type and layout
  • Any existing septic system information (for rebuilds)

We handle all the paperwork, testing, and coordination with Polk County DOH to make the process smooth and stress-free.

Choosing the Right Type of Septic System for Your New Home

At Anytime Septic Solutions, we install two system types commonly used for new home construction in Polk County:

Gravity Systems

Gravity-fed systems are the simplest and most common. They rely on natural slope to move wastewater from the tank to the drain field. These systems are ideal for properties with good soil drainage and enough elevation change.

Best for:

• • Flat, open lots with well-draining soil
  • Homes with lower daily water usage
  • Budgets that favor traditional systems

Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs)

ATUs use oxygen to break down wastewater more efficiently, producing cleaner effluent than standard systems. These are ideal for smaller lots, environmentally sensitive areas, or homes where soil absorption is limited.

Best for:

• • Smaller properties with limited space
  • Homes near lakes, wetlands, or drainage areas
  • Projects requiring higher levels of treatment

Florida DOH often requires ATUs in areas with poor soil conditions, shallow groundwater, or proximity to sensitive water bodies.

What About Lift Stations?

If your home is downhill from where the drain field or septic tank must go, a lift station (pump system) may be required. Lift stations move wastewater uphill, allowing gravity systems to function properly when natural slope isn’t available.

We’ll evaluate your elevation, lot layout, and plumbing exit points to determine whether a lift station is needed as part of your design.

How We Size Your Septic System

Correct system sizing is critical to long-term performance. The Florida Department of Health bases sizing on several key factors:

• Number of bedrooms (used to calculate daily flow)
• Estimated water use per person (typically 75–100 gallons/day)
• Soil absorption rate from percolation tests
• Available space for the drain field

We use DOH-approved sizing formulas and ensure your system meets or exceeds minimum absorption area requirements. Overloading your system is one of the top causes of failure in Florida—and we’re here to prevent that.

Factors That Influence Your Septic Design

Every property is different. During our site evaluation, we consider:

• • Soil type and percolation rate
  • Lot size and usable space
  • Setbacks from wells, water bodies, and structures
  • Elevation and drainage flow
  • Landscaping plans or room for future additions

Starting your septic design early in the building process helps avoid costly redesigns later and ensures your home is code-compliant from day one.

Proudly Serving Polk County, FL

We provide septic design, permitting, and installation for new home builds in:

• Lakeland
• Winter Haven
• Haines City
• Davenport
• Lake Wales
• Bartow
• Polk City
• Fort Meade
• Frostproof
• Lake Alfred
• Mulberry
• Eagle Lake

If you're building in rural Polk County or outside city sewer limits, we’re the local experts you can trust.

Start With the Right Septic Design – Call Anytime Septic Solutions

Don’t let septic issues slow down your new construction. At Anytime Septic Solutions, we work with homeowners and builders to design efficient, code-compliant septic systems that protect your property and meet all Florida DOH standards.

Call now (863) 397-0720 or request a quote online to schedule your site evaluation and septic design consultation.