WHAT IS THE PIMA COUNTY SEPTIC APPROVAL PROCESS?
The process begins when the customer, or their designate, submits a conventional or alternative “Notice of Intent to Discharge,” with the appropriate attachments per AAC 18-9-A309(B), to the Pima County Department of Development Services. Upon review and approval of the design, Pima County Department of Development Services will issue a “Construction Authorization.” When construction of the system is complete, PDEQ personnel will inspect the components of conventional trench or chamber systems, and also ensure the existing soil conditions match the design. If deficiencies are found, they must be corrected before the “Discharge Authorization” is granted. In the case of an alternative system, the engineer of record is responsible for inspecting the system and submitting the Certificate of Completion, as well as other required documents per AAC R18-9-A309(C). PDEQ personnel will attend the inspection for verification, and should be contacted a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
