What are Septic Permits?
Septic permits are permits issued by local building departments or departments of health which indicate that someone may install a septic system on a specific site. People are usually required to get septic permits before septic system installations for health and safety reasons. Typically, a small fee must be paid to the issuing agency for a permit application to be accepted, and the permit may include specific recommendations about maintenance and repair in addition to specifying the site where the septic system may be installed. People use septic systems to treat wastewater in regions where it is not feasible to connect to a municipal waste treatment system. Classically, installations take place in rural areas, and urban residents may actually be specifically banned from using septic systems. The goal of the system is to contain and treat the wastewater so that it will not contaminate the environment, and it typically consists of a septic tank for raw sewage, and a leach field for l
