Septic service in Merritt Island, Brevard County
Unincorporated barrier island between the Indian and Banana Rivers. Canal-front and river-front lots from the 1960s–70s, many on septic within yards of the water.
What's different about septic in Merritt Island
Highest-impact category in the county's own analysis — systems within 55 yards of surface water contribute an average of 27 lb of nitrogen a year. Seasonal tides and storm surge push the water table into drainfields.
Sewer status
Brevard County Utilities has active Septic-to-Sewer projects on Merritt Island; check the SOIRL project map for your street.
More on sewer conversion and what it means for you
What we do in Merritt Island
Tank pumping
$300–$500 for a typical 1,000-gallon tank.
Drain field repair
Diagnosis first. Replacement from $5,000–$15,000; mound or elevated fields at the top of that range.
Inspections
$150–$550 (higher end includes pumping); ATU inspections $350–$600, report the same day.
Emergency
Backing up or overflowing — fastest route is a call.
Nearby
All work is performed by Florida-registered septic tank contractors who are licensed and insured.