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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Liquid Waste Program
Environmental Health is responsible for protecting
public health and the environment from the potential adverse
health and environmental impacts associated with on-site individual
sewage disposal systems. This responsibility is carried out
through the review of septic system design proposals, review
of septic system design criteria, and inspection of new septic
system construction and repair of existing systems to determine
conformance with applicable codes.
Environmental Health also manages the proper
disposal of liquid waste collected from licensed septage haulers
through a permit issuance and inspection process.
 An
on-site individual sewage disposal system, also referred to
as a septic system, is used for the disposal of wastewater
from structures that do not have access to a public wastewater
treatment facility. Wastewater from a septic system may contain
many types of contaminants such as nitrates, harmful bacteria,
chemicals, and viruses. If a septic system is designed incorrectly
or is not constructed in conformance with applicable codes
and construction practices, contaminants may enter the groundwater
supply or may result in the ponding of sewage above ground
causing direct exposure to people and animals. 
Constructing
or Repairing a Septic System:
 Owning
a Septic System:
Liquid Waste Disposal:
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Important Information
