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DIVISION OF HEALTH
PROTECTION
Environmental
Health
Private Sewage
Systems
The Adams County Health Department issues
installation permits and is responsible for inspection of newly
constructed and/or renovated private sewage disposal systems in
Adams County.
Tips to Avoid Septic System
Problems
Tips on Maintaining a Septic
System
Considering
building a new home in the county?
Take
a minute and review the following checklist:
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By ordinance, a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet
will be needed.
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A permit to construct a private sewage disposal system
is required.
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Site address, type of water supply, number of
bedrooms, and whether a garbage disposal will be used is
some of the information required for the permit.
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In most cases, soil percolation tests will need to be
conducted.
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In most cases, a licensed installer will be needed to
construct a private sewage disposal system.
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Homes with walkout basements may pose special
construction issues when installing a system. Consult a contractor or the
health department before you begin.
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Before any private sewage disposal system is covered,
a health department representative will need to inspect the
system.
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