Service Area · SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Sanitary Sewer & Stormwater Infrastructure Services in Santa Rosa County

Southeast Services Supports Municipalities, Utilities, and Large Property Owners Across All Florida Counties With Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Assessment, Cleaning, Rehabilitation, and Compliance Work.

County Infrastructure Snapshot · Past 12 Months

The Infrastructure Picture in Santa Rosa County

FDEP Sanitary Sewer Overflows

Santa Rosa County has 7 sanitary sewer overflow incidents reported to FDEP in the past 12 months, totaling 135,130 gal of reported volume. That ranks Santa Rosa #19 of 40 Florida counties with reported incidents in this window. The largest single incident in the window reported 62,400 gal.

Incidents: 7
Reported Volume: 135,130 gal
Most Recent: Sep 11, 2026

Infrastructure Age Context

Santa Rosa's housing stock is 20.8% pre-1980, with an estimated median structure age of 31 years. Older housing correlates with older buried infrastructure, which drives the need for condition assessment and trenchless rehabilitation.

Pre-1940

1940 to 1959

1960 to 1979

16%

1980 to 1999

36%

2000+

44%

Source: US Census ACS housing-age estimates, 78,275 units in Santa Rosa County.

Clean Water Act Enforcement

EPA ECHO records show 2 active consent decrees and 2 total enforcement actions affecting 0 regulated facilities in Santa Rosa County. Most recent action: Jan 23, 2023.

Rainfall Context, NOAA

Santa Rosa County recorded 50.7 inches of total precipitation across the past 12 months (NOAA station coverage 92%). Rainfall pulses are the primary driver of inflow and infiltration in older collection systems.

County Data Read · Trailing 12 Months

What the Data Shows in Santa Rosa County

The trailing 12 month FDEP public notice record for Santa Rosa County holds 7 sanitary sewer releases and 135,130 gallons of reported release volume. By volume, Santa Rosa County ranks 19 of 40 reporting counties. One event accounts for 62,400 gallons, the largest in the Santa Rosa County window. Santa Rosa County last appeared in the notice record on September 11, 2026. Activity at this level in Santa Rosa County usually comes from a few recurring segments. Only 20.8% of the 78,275 Santa Rosa County housing units in US Census ACS estimates predate 1980. The estimated median Santa Rosa County structure is 31 years old. A newer profile shifts the Santa Rosa County emphasis toward stormwater system cleaning, grease control, and lateral connections.

Santa Rosa County recorded 50.7 inches in the trailing 12 months per NOAA precipitation data at 92% coverage. A normal rainfall year gives Santa Rosa County a fair read of asset condition. With 2 enforcement actions and 2 active consent decrees logged in EPA ECHO, Santa Rosa County utilities are working against defined milestones rather than discretionary ones. Because Santa Rosa County lies in the Florida Panhandle, the fair comparison set is Bay and Calhoun counties. Coverage in Santa Rosa County runs statewide, with crews mobilized for sanitary sewer rehabilitation, trenchless pipe repair, and stormwater system cleaning.

Sources: FDEP public notices, NOAA precipitation data, US Census ACS housing age estimates, and EPA ECHO enforcement records.

SES in Santa Rosa

Statewide Capability, Local Crews When Mobilized

Southeast Services supports Santa Rosa County on qualifying contracts, project mobilizations, and compliance engagements. Once engaged, our teams stay in position until the work is completed and verified to meet your unique needs.

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