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| STEP |
INSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION |
RESPONSIBILITY |
| 1. |
For each subdivision, a
separate application needs to be made. The following items are
required for each subdivision at the time of application:
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Copy of
existing property deed.
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Directions
to and map of property if available.
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Property
Tax ID Number.
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Driver's
License Photo ID of applicant.
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Application
fee (see the Fee Schedule for your specific fee)
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If you
are not the property owner, we need a written and
signed note from the property owner giving you
permission to do a PERC test on their property.
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Property Owner |
| 2. |
Bring the
above items to the Washington County Sewage Council (WCSC) office and make application.
Office Hours
T-F: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
(Lunch
from 12-1 PM)
Click here
for a map and directions to our office location. |
Property Owner |
| 3. |
A Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO)
will be assigned to your application. |
WCSC |
| 4. |
You then make an appointment with the SEO
to do the pit probe portion of the testing and arrange
to have a backhoe with operator of your choice and cost. |
Property Owner |
| 5. |
With the SEO and backhoe operator,
perform the pit probe test.
If you pass the pit probe phase of the testing, the SEO
will show you where and how to prepare the six (6) small
perc holes, and you arrange for the SEO's return
to do the percolation test phase. |
Property Owner |
| 6. |
When the test passes, you will be issued a
"site suitable" letter along with copies of
the test results. You will also be given
directions to obtain a "system design".
(Note: You will also be instructed on the
appropriate procedure if you require a planning module
because of a subdividing situation.) |
WCSC/SEO |
| 7. |
Develop system design or planning module
and submit your design (or planning module) to the SEO
or WCSC office. |
Property Owner / Contractor of your choice |
| 8. |
After submission, the SEO will
review the design and either approve or deny the permit
application. |
WCSC/SEO |
| 9. |
If the application is approved, you will
be notified and a copy of the permit can be picked up at
the WCSC office. |
WCSC |
| 10. |
If the application is denied, you will
will be notified along with the reason for denial.
(Note: If your application is denied, you may
qualify to have a portion of your application fee
refunded.) |
WCSC |
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Please note the additional requirements
required of subdivision sewage permit
applications. These are listed on the previous (Subdivisions)
page. |
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