Septic and Sewer in Sebastian
Many local homes are on septic; some neighborhoods are converting. That changes both a backup call and a hookup job.
Septic and sewer are not the same backup
A lot of Sebastian-area homes still use a septic tank. Others are already on city or county sewer, and some neighborhoods near the Indian River Lagoon — including parts of North Sebastian — have been moving from septic to central sewer through Indian River County's program.
That difference matters when something backs up:
- A clog in the house piping, or in the line between the house and the tank, is plumbing work we can often clear.
- A full septic tank or a failing drain field is a septic-company job, not a cable-machine job.
- A clog in a house that is already on municipal sewer is a main-line plumbing job, from the house out toward the city's connection.
When you call, tell us which system you have if you know. If you're not sure, say that — it's common, and we can sort it out.
If you received a septic-to-sewer notice
Indian River County has been converting some lagoon-side neighborhoods to central sewer and publishes program information at ircs2sprogram.com. The City of Vero Beach runs its own program in parts of that city. Under Florida law, owners generally must connect within 365 days of written notice that sewer is available — confirm the current rule and your deadline with the county or utility, not with a web page.
East Coast Sewer And Drain, LLC can handle the plumbing side of the hookup: connecting your home's drain line to the sewer connection the utility provides, as a licensed Florida plumbing contractor (CFC1427359). We do not set utility fees, grant eligibility or your legal deadline.
Before you schedule, check with the utility about whether sewer is actually available at your address, your deadline, connection fees or assistance you may qualify for, and what permits apply to taking the old tank out of service.
This is general information, not legal advice or a quote. Program details change. Confirm them for your address.
Septic and sewer questions
My Sebastian home is on septic. Can you help with a backup?
Sometimes. If the clog is in the pipes inside the house or between the house and the tank, we can often clear it. If the tank is full or the drain field is failing, you'll need a septic company. Tell us you're on septic when you call.
I got an Indian River County septic-to-sewer notice. Do you do hookups?
Yes. When sewer becomes available on your street, we can handle the plumbing side of connecting your home to it. We're a licensed Florida plumbing contractor (CFC1427359). Check with the county or your utility about your address, deadlines, fees and any assistance programs. Indian River County's program information is at ircs2sprogram.com.
What should I do if the sewer is backing up?
Stop running water, stop flushing, and stop the washing machine and dishwasher. If water is coming up in a tub or shower, keep people and pets away from it. Then call us. We're open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM; emergency service may be available after hours, so call and ask.
Where we work
This site is written for Sebastian and nearby Indian River County. The same licensed company also takes sewer and drain calls south through Vero Beach to Fort Pierce and north to Palm Bay and Melbourne.
- Sebastian
- Roseland
- Micco
- Fellsmere
- Wabasso
- Vero Beach
- Indian River Shores
Have a backup — or a hookup notice?
Call (772) 203-5437. Tell us your neighborhood and whether you're on septic, city sewer, or you just got a notice.
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