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Homeowner Install

 
Contractor Information
Septic permit applications are required for a variety of purposes. Licensed septic designers and installers typically complete the application forms and submit to the county for review.
 
 
Application Information
 
 

Mound, At-Grade, In-Ground, Graywater

Holding Tank

Privy

 

Form 3000: Residential Construction Application (Updated: 1/30/26)

Form 3001: Commercial Construction Application (Updated: 1/30/26)

SSTS Privy Design forms package (Updated: 1/6/26)

Form 3020: Privy Worksheet (Updated: 6/21/23)

Form 3021: Privy Information (Updated: 6/21/23)

If necessary

Form 3004: Soil Observation Log (Excel) (Updated: 1/30/26)

Type IV

Type V

Installer Documents

Point of Sale Documents

OP Renewal

Form 3040: SSTS Operating Permit Renewal (Updated: 1/7/26)

Renewal Operating Permit - Application Guide

If necessary

Form 3041: Operating Permit 5-1 (Updated: 1/3/24)

Form 3042: Operating Permit Owner Transfer (Updated: 1/3/24)

Product O&M Worksheets (manufacturer supplied)

O&M Manual Worksheets

Variance

State Forms

Management Plans

Below Grade Systems (Trenches and Beds)

Above Grade Systems (Mounds and At-Grades)

Holding Tank System 

 

Homeowner Information

Homeowner Installation

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Contact

Onsite Wastewater

Virginia Office

Phone: 218-471-7103
Email

Duluth Office
Phone: 218-471-7103

All contacts

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