What's different about septic in Indian River Shores
Island lots put the lagoon within sight of the drain field, which is exactly the geography the state's program was written around. The Shores is named in the Central Indian River Lagoon BMAP, so the 2030 requirement applies to properties here that remain on septic.
Sewer status
Septic-to-sewer work along A1A has been under way since the summer of 2026, and in July 2026 Shores residents petitioned for help with the cost of the mandated switch — the connection itself is the owner's to pay for. Whether your street is in a project area decides your path; the county program line is 772-770-5300.
More on sewer conversion and what it means for you
What we do in Indian River Shores
Tank pumping
$300–$550 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
$175–$550; ATU inspections $350–$600, report the same day.
Emergency
Backing up or overflowing — fastest route is a call.
Nearby
All work is performed by local licensed, permitted Florida-registered septic tank contractors.