DOH Septic System B Miami-Dade County
About This Dataset
This dataset maps the exact locations of septic systems across Miami-Dade County, showing which homes and businesses rely on private onsite sewage treatment instead of public sewer lines. It matters because septic systems can leak and contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways—critical information for residents concerned about water quality, property values, and environmental health in their neighborhoods.
Why This Matters
- A homeowner considering buying a property in an area checks this map to see if the home uses a septic system, then researches maintenance costs and environmental risks before making an offer.
- An environmental advocate analyzes septic system density near sensitive ecosystems or drinking water sources to identify pollution hotspots and advocate for infrastructure upgrades.
- A property owner with a septic system uses this data to confirm their system is registered with the county and check approval and inspection dates to plan maintenance or replacement.
Key Metadata
| Publisher | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Department | Regulatory and Economic Resources |
| Category | Production Content |
| Format | Feature Service |
| Last Updated | Updated 18 days ago |
| Rows | None |
| Civic Relevance | HIGH |
| Update Frequency | Weekly |
| Source | View on Open Data Portal |
| Keywords | septic systems onsite sewage treatment OSTDS groundwater contamination septic tank location private sewage wastewater Miami-Dade septic maintenance environmental health |
Columns / Fields
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
OBJECTID |
integer | DOHSepticSystem: OBJECTID |
APNO |
text | The approval number assigned to this septic system by the Department of Health. AI |
SYSTTYPE |
text | The type or classification of septic system (such as conventional, advanced treatment, or aerobic). AI |
SYSTADDR |
text | The specific address or location description of the septic system itself. AI |
CITY |
text | The city or municipality where the septic system is located. AI |
ZIPCODE |
text | The 5-digit ZIP code of the location where the septic system is installed. AI |
FOLIO |
text | The property folio number, a unique identifier used by the county for the parcel of land. AI |
ACREAGE |
number | The size of the property in acres where the septic system is located. AI |
WSUPLTYP |
text | The type of water supply serving the property, such as private well, public water, or other sources. AI |
COMRESID |
text | Indicates whether the septic system serves a commercial or residential property. AI |
ESTIMGPD |
integer | The estimated daily water flow capacity of the septic system, measured in gallons per day (GPD). AI |
APPRDATE |
date | The date when the septic system was officially approved and permitted. AI |
FINALINSP |
date | The date when the final inspection of the septic system was completed. AI |
FINSYSAPRV |
text | Indicates whether the septic system received final approval (typically Y/N or approved/not approved). AI |
LATORIG |
number | The original latitude coordinate recorded when the septic system was first documented. AI |
LONORIG |
number | The original longitude coordinate recorded when the septic system was first documented. AI |
GEOFOLIO |
text | A geographic folio number used for mapping and spatial reference of the property. AI |
STNDADDR |
text | The standardized street address where the septic system is located. AI |
LAT |
number | The current latitude coordinate of the septic system's location for mapping purposes. AI |
LON |
number | The current longitude coordinate of the septic system's location for mapping purposes. AI |
POINT_X |
number | The X coordinate (easting) of the septic system in Florida's State Plane Coordinate System for precise geographic location. AI |
POINT_Y |
number | The Y coordinate (northing) of the septic system in Florida's State Plane Coordinate System for precise geographic location. AI |
CreationDate |
date | The date when this record was first created in the database. AI |
Creator |
text | The name or identifier of the person or system that created this record. AI |
EditDate |
date | The date when this record was last modified or updated. AI |
Editor |
text | The name or identifier of the person or system that last edited this record. AI |
GlobalID |
text | DOHSepticSystem: GlobalID |
Related Datasets
Quality Breakdown
B
Composite Score: 81%
Findings
- Possibly stale: 18 days since update (expected every 14 days)
- Row count not available