Onsite Wastewater

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Soil Evaluations

Soil evaluations are performed to determine the suitability of a proposed site for ground absorption sewage disposal. Septic inspections are performed on existing septic systems for the purpose of acquiring a building permit for structural additions, new mobile homes, swimming pools, etc.

The inspection of installations on all new sewage disposal systems is performed to insure compliance with the rules and regulations that govern these systems. Permits are issued for both new septic systems as well as any needed repairs. Environmental Health Specialists also investigate complaints relative to onsite wastewater.

Rules

• .1900 Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (PDF)
• Septic inspection application
• Secondary application for soil evaluation (PDF)
• North Carolina General Statutes 130A regarding wastewater (PDF)

Resources

• DEH Onsite Water Protection Branch
• Abandoning a septic tank (PDF)
• Maintenance care of septic tanks
• North Carolina Septic Tank Association

Video Resources