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 12/09).
Please note: Effective January 1, 2010 fees for Environmental services have changed. Click here for current fee schedule.
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:
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| OSWS Regulations 2006.pdf | 191.9 KB |
| Lot Layout Requirements.pdf | 14.71 KB |
| Setback Distances Table.pdf | 614.92 KB |
| GPD & BOD Table 1 of 3.pdf | 616.64 KB |
| GPD & BOD Table 2 of 3.pdf | 619.65 KB |
| GPD & BOD Table 3 of 3.pdf | 632.95 KB |