Who needs a permit?

• Anyone building a home/shed that will not be on city sewer.
• Anyone that needs to replace/add to their existing system.

How to get a permit?

Complete the proper permit paperwork and submit form with fee of $125.00. The following is basic information needed for the permit:

• Name and Mailing Address of Homeowner
• Contractor Name and Address (homeowners are allowed to install their own systems)
• Address to the building site (if it differs from the homeowner)
• Specific house/shed information (# of bedrooms, # of bathrooms, basement plumbing, washer, city or well water etc)
• Any soil reports that were completed on the property.
• Type of septic system the homeowner desires.

Types of Septic Systems:

Septic Tank with subsurface seepage field.

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  • • Gravel trench
    • Gravel-less trench
    • Chamber

Surface Discharging Systems – effluent reduction and chlorination are required on most units.

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• • Septic Tank with Sandfilter
  • Aeration unit (aerobic treatment unit)