Aerobic treatment units™
ATU installation in Brevard County, and grant help to pay for it.
Brevard County homeowners who upgrade a traditional septic tank to an advanced or aerobic treatment unit (ATU) may qualify for up to $20,000 under the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Septic Upgrade Voluntary Grant Program.
- Brevard County
- Up to $20,000 grant
- 2-year maintenance
Why ATUs
Advanced treatment for a healthier lagoon
Traditional septic systems are usually an environmentally safe way to dispose of domestic waste. Systems that are poorly maintained or installed in unfavorable areas can add excess nutrients, bacteria and viruses to the environment.
ATUs support a wider diversity of bacteria than a conventional system. Those bacteria break down more solids and reduce the nitrogen released into the environment.
The SOIRL Septic Upgrade Grant
Up to $20,000 toward your upgrade
Brevard County’s Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program, funded by the ½ cent sales tax approved by Brevard voters in 2016, reduces nitrogen and phosphorus pollution entering the lagoon.
The voluntary grant provides up to $20,000 in financial assistance to homeowners who upgrade to Advanced or Aerobic Treatment Units™. Permit fees are not included.
Find out if you qualify. Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department: (321) 633-2016 or IRLProject@BrevardFL.gov. Grant funding is subject to program approval and terms.
We upgrade the systems of homeowners taking part in the SOIRL Septic Upgrade Grant Program.
Save Our Lagoon programOur upgrade work
What Crotty Services does
ATU installation
Certified installation of the aerobic treatment unit.
Drainfield replacement
Where needed, replacing the drainfield to meet a two-foot separation from the water table.
Two-year maintenance agreement
Ongoing service for your ATU. Brevard County requires an operating permit, renewed every two years, plus an active maintenance contract.
Frequently asked questions
ATU questions
We can set up the installation, permit and maintenance contract for you.
Call (321) 294-7353Who qualifies for the SOIRL grant?
Eligibility depends on your property. Contact Brevard County Natural Resources Management at (321) 633-2016 or IRLProject@BrevardFL.gov to find out.
How much does the grant cover?
The voluntary grant provides up to $20,000 to homeowners who upgrade to Advanced or Aerobic Treatment Units™. Permit fees are not included.
Do ATUs need maintenance?
Yes. Brevard County ATUs need an operating permit renewed every two years, an active maintenance contract, and service at least twice a year.
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