Onsite Sewage

Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems

The Environmentalist conducts site evaluations on lots before approval for the installation of an on-site sewage disposal system. A permit is issued to the certified installer before the system is installed. Once installation is complete the Environmentalist conducts a final inspection of the system installation.

For more information:

Onsite Sewage Fees:

Site evaluation: $250
Sewage Permit: $300
Tank Replacement Permit: $100
Installer (Initial Certification): $25
Repair System Permit: $200
Existing System Inspection: $100
6 Hour Continuing Education for Installers classes for Montgomery County: $50

*Local Board of Health Regulations requires a minimum lot size of 0.75 acres to install an onsite sewage disposal system.

For local regulations:

Private Water Samples

Environmentalists may sample water that is supplied to a person’s home by either a well or cistern. The sample is tested for coliform and E.Coli contamination. Samples will only be taken on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Samples are $25.

If you are interested in other types of water testing (PH, Mercury, Lead, etc.), please contact the Division of Water for more information.

For quality water sampling information:

Water Well Owner’s Guide:

Private Water Samples

This program involves an Environmentalists can sample water from private drinking water supplies and test for coliform and E.Coli contamination. Samples will only be taken on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Tests can be conducted on Wells and Cisterns that supply water within a person’s home.

Samples are $25.

For quality water sampling information:

Water Well Owner’s Guide:

Septic Tank Cleaning Vehicles Program

This program involves annual inspection of vehicles that pump septic tanks and the disposal sites for the waste.

Septic Tank Cleaning Vehicle Fees:

Annual Permit: $120
Additional Per-vehicle charge: $40

Septic Disposal Site Fees:

Annual Permit: $150

Site Evaluation Fees for Disposal Site:

0-4 acres: $50
5-24 acres: $100
25-49 acres: $150
50-99 acres: $200

Private Sewage Program

This program deals with inspections of existing on-site sewage disposal systems for mortgages or to obtain electric service. The Health Environmentalist also investigates complaints filed on failing systems.