Onsite Sewage Program
The mission of the Onsite Sewage Program is to minimize the threat of surface and ground water contamination from failing or improperly designed, installed or maintained onsite sewage systems.
What's New
Click here to view the Jefferson County Onsite Sewage Code 8.15 (revisions adopted 07/19/07)
Click here to view the Jefferson County Sewage Management Plan (adopted 8-16-07),
Click here to view a copy of the Appendicis.
Our Services
The Onsite Sewage Program provides educational, advisory and permitting services for owners of septic systems and certifications for septic system installers, operations and monitoring specialists and septic pumpers. A Sanitarian of the Day is available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 -10:00 a.m. by appointment to help answer technical and general questions. To make an appointment call 385-9444 or email Sanitarian of the Day.
Program activities include:
- Review and issuance of installation and repair permits for septic systems
- Inspection of septic system installations
- Monitoring Inspection-Evaluation of existing septic systems
- Education for homeowners and other professionals interested in septic systems
- Referral for low-interest loan program to repair failing or substandard septic systems
- Complaint investigation relating to septic systems
- Review of: short and long subdivisions, boundary line adjustments, building permits, septic system monitoring reports
- Certification program for all septic system Installers, Pumpers and Operations and Monitoring Specialists
- Enforcement of State and Local Codes
- Sanitarian of the Day
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