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Sumter County Stormwater Management & Drainage Engineering

Sumter County property owners face specific drainage and stormwater requirements governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). CivilSmart's Licensed Professional Engineers provide PE-stamped drainage plans, stormwater management designs, and full permit coordination for residential and commercial projects throughout Sumter County.

1,000+ Projects 100% Permit Approval Since 2004

Our Engineering Services in Sumter County

Licensed Professional Engineers delivering PE-stamped drainage designs, stormwater management, and permit services.

Residential Drainage Design

PE-stamped drainage plans for Sumter County homes. Yard flooding, pool drainage, grading permits, and stormwater management for residential properties.

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Commercial Stormwater

Commercial stormwater management for Sumter County developments. Site plans, detention/retention design, and SWFWMD ERP compliance.

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Permit Services

Full drainage permit management for Sumter County. SWFWMD ERP applications, and local permit processing.

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Sumter County Drainage Regulations

Governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)

50% substantial improvement trigger

50% substantial improvement trigger

Floodplain Management program

Floodplain Management program

Design Storm

25-year, 24-hour (open basins); 100-year, 24-hour (closed basins)

Special Requirements

  • 50% substantial improvement trigger
  • Floodplain Management program

How We Work in Sumter County

1

Contact & Consult

Describe your Sumter County drainage challenge. We assess your situation and outline the engineering approach.

2

Site Assessment

We evaluate your property, review existing conditions, survey elevations, and identify regulatory requirements.

3

Design & Engineering

Our licensed professional engineer creates SWFWMD-compliant drainage plans, PE-stamped and ready for permit submission.

4

Permit & Approval

We submit to SWFWMD, manage revisions, and deliver your approved drainage permit.

We engineer the solution — you get the approved permit.

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Sumter County Drainage Engineering FAQ

Drainage permit requirements in Sumter County depend on your project scope. Sumter County falls under the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), which administers Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) for projects exceeding general permit thresholds. Professional engineering support is recommended for permit applications. CivilSmart handles the entire permitting process from design through approval.
Residential drainage design in Sumter County typically ranges from $3,000–$8,000 for standard properties, with complex projects (flood zones, retention/detention systems, large lots) ranging from $5,000–$15,000+. Commercial stormwater management starts at $10,000 and scales with project complexity. Every CivilSmart project begins with a free custom quote based on your specific property and regulatory requirements.
Sumter County drainage projects must comply with SWFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) requirements under Chapter 62-330, F.A.C. State baseline requirements apply, including SB 7040 nutrient performance standards. Key local requirements include: 50% substantial improvement trigger; Floodplain Management program. CivilSmart's engineers are experienced with all applicable Sumter County regulations.

Ready to Solve Your Sumter County Drainage Problem?

Get a free quote from Florida's drainage engineering specialists. PE-stamped plans, full permit coordination, and 100% approval rate.

Licensed Professional Engineers | 1,000+ Projects | 100% Permit Approval | Since 2004