The septic tank and drain field have been installed, however, final grading of the system has not been completed. When must I submit the Form G and registration fee to the Department?
• An onsite wastewater treatment system must be registered with the Department by the certified professional, professional engineer, or registered environmental health specialist within forty-five (45) days of completion of the construction, reconstruction, alteration, modification, or other change. • The Department has interpreted “completion of construction” to mean that all onsite wastewater treatment system components have been installed, constructed or modified so that the system piping, treatment devices or other appurtenances that convey, treat or dispose of wastewater are ready to be used. The NDEQ does not consider construction completion of an onsite system to be dependent upon construction of any dwelling or building to which the system may be connected, final grading, seeding, or the date of receipt of payment for work performed. • Reminder: The installer is responsible for registering an onsite wastewater treatment system whether the system is installed under “authorizatio
