Septic Systems

San Juan Basin Health's Environmental Health Division performs evaluations on various sites, mainly residential, to see if a site is suitable for septic system installation.
 
Which septic system is suitable for your property?
 
To learn about how to obtain an on-site wastewater system permit and prepare for site evaluation, see application instructions.
 
Septic system installers must have a current license.  Click here for a list of licensed contractors (updated September, 2011).  To see if a more current list is available, please contact us.  
 
 
Useful Links:
EPA Septic (Onsite) Systems Technology Fact Sheets
EPA Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual
EPA Design Manual; Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
Pressure Distribution Network Design
   
Regulations, Lot Layout Requirements, and Guidance Documents:

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Lot Layout Requirements14.71 KB
GPD & BOD Table 1 of 3 (Appendix B)616.64 KB
GPD & BOD Table 2 of 3 (Appendix B)619.65 KB
GPD & BOD Table 3 of 3 (Appendix B)632.95 KB
Setback Requirements (Appendix A)16.14 KB
2011 SJBHD On-Site Wastewater System Regulations352.92 KB