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On-Site Sewage Treatment/Disposal

The purpose of the On-Site Sewage Treatment/Disposal (OSTDS) program is to protect the public from sewage-borne diseases and protect groundwater and surface water from becoming polluted with sewage.  

Additional Information

Environmental Health evaluates sites to determine if the soil is capable of treating the sewage to kill harmful bacteria and viruses and reduce the amount of nitrate released into groundwater.  In addition, Environmental Health issues permits for construction of On-Site Sewage Treatment/Disposal Systems (also called septic systems) and privies. It also evaluates existing OSTDSs to determine compliance with current codes for property transfers or those property owners seeking to increase sewage flows or connect a new dwelling to an existing OSTDS.

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On-Site Sewage Treatment/Disposal Systems (OSTDS)

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Raw Land Evaluation

A raw land evaluation (a.k.a. "Perk Test") is the first step taken for any parcel of land that does not currently have an existing OSTDS on site. This evaluation will be used to access the parcel site to determine if is is meets the minimum requirements to install an OSTDS.  *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.*  

- Raw Land Evaluations are valid for 5 years -

New OSTDS Permit

After a raw land evaluation has been conducted, the next step would be to obtain an OSTDS permit. Another site visit may be required if the location of the OSTDS is not in the same area evaluated during the raw land evaluation.  *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.*   

- OSTDS Permits are valid for 2 years - 

Replacement OSTDS Permit for an existing OSTDS

A repair OSTDS permit is for systems that meet the Delta & Menominee Sanitary Code of an existing system. If the OSTDS meets these criteria, then a raw land evaluation is not needed. A soils evaluation may still be needed if there is no permit information or the permit information provided is outdated.  *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.*   A pump slip of the existing septic tank from a licensed septage hauler may also be needed to show that the septic tank meets the minimum size requirements, that it is watertight poured concrete, and that it is in good condition.

- Repair OSTDS Permits are valid for 2 years -

Septic Tank Only Replacement Permit

A permit to replace only a septic tank for an existing OSTDS is for systems that meet the Delta & Menominee Sanitary Code of an existing system. If valid soils information is not available, a soils evaluation next to the existing driainfield will need to be conducted to ensure the drainfield meets minimum standards.  *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.*    

 - Septic Tank Replacement Permits are valid for 2 years - 

Privy Permits

PHDM offers two types of privy permits:


Earth Pit Privy Permit: This permit is for a privy which is open to natural soils where non-water carried human waste is discharged directly into the natural soils inside of a structure. This type of privy permit must have a raw land evaluation or valid soils information and meet minimum standards.   *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.* 


Vaulted Privy Permit: This permit is for a privy where the disposal of non-water carried human waste is discharged into an approved water tight vault inside of a structure. No soils evaluation is required for this permit. 

- Privy OSTDS Permits are valid for 2 years -

Write-Off Evaluations

PHDM will conduct write-off evaluations for home/buildings that are looking to add additional sewage flows of no greater that 150 gallons per day (i.e. - 1 bedroom addition) or if disconnection and re-connection to an OSTDS will occur (i.e. - a new home on property). The existing OSTDS will be evaluated to determine if it meets minimum criteria. A soils profile may be needed by a sanitarian.  *Note: A backhoe may be required to dig a test pit(s) for the soils  evaluation by the sanitarian. The backhoe, when requested, must be provided by the applicant.*  If sewage flows will be more than 150 gallons per day, then a raw land evaluation will be required.

Downloads

 Forms may be emailed to ehclerk@phdm.org 

2022-23 OSTDS Fees (pdf)Download
EH Services & Raw Land Evaluation Application (pdf)Download
On-Site Sewage Treatment/Disposal System and Well Construction Permit Application (pdf)Download
Write-Off Existing Sewage System Application (pdf)Download
Authorization Form for Representative (pdf)Download
Parcels Less Than An Acre (pdf)Download
Variance Request Form (pdf)Download
Installer Septic Affidavit (pdf)Download
PHDM Sanitary Code (pdf)Download
PHDM Technical Guidance Manual (pdf)Download
PHDM Appeals Procedures (pdf)Download

FOIA Policy and Forms

FOIA Appeal Excess Fee (pdf)Download
FOIA Appeal of Records Denial (pdf)Download
FOIA Cost Worksheet (pdf)Download
FOIA Extend Response Time (pdf)Download
FOIA Policies and Guidelines July2015 (pdf)Download
FOIA Request Denial (pdf)Download
FOIA Request Form (pdf)Download
FOIA Summary of Procedures and Guidelines July 2015 (pdf)Download

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