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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Environmental Public Health Program

Effective Thursday, January 2, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will oversee septic system permitting in Escambia County. For more information, please visit DEP’s Onsite Sewage Program webpage.

The Division of Environmental Health is responsible for conducting inspections, issuing permits and licenses, enforcing statutes and codes, and responding to questions regarding environmental concerns. These programs monitor the health of the environment, so Escambia County, Florida residents can experience optimum health now and in generations to come. Staff use education and training in natural, physical, and environmental sciences to promote and improve the health of Escambia County residents through monitoring and controlling environmental factors.

eBridge Solutions

eBridge Solutions is a web-based records storage system. DOH-Escambia’s Environmental Health Division scans all completed Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) records (with an application date on or after October 1998) and Community Environmental Health Inspection reports into this system.

To access OSTDS records and inspection reports, please follow these steps:

  • Go to eBridge.com
  • Click "Login"
  • Username: public
  • Password: public
  • File Cabinet: ECHD ENV Health

The “retrieve tab” is located in the upper left-hand corner. You can search by permit type, permit number, street address, or inspection date.

Location and Contact Information

Downtown Service Center
1300 West Gregory St.

The Environmental Health office is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information, call 850-595-6700.