Septic System Inspections

Ordinance 37 of 2003 requires the seller of any residential or commercial property in Washington County to obtain a certificate from the Washington County Health Department stating that the septic system is approved.  If the property does not have a structure, a certificate is required showing that the land has been tested and approved for the installation of a septic system.  

• This ordinance applies only to property in the unincorporated areas of Washington County.  
• Septic system inspections are approved by Environmental Health Specialists of the Washington County Health Department, 521-8181 ext 2.  
• If neither the seller nor buyer intend to build a structure on the property, a waiver may be filled with the Office of Environmental Affairs.  See Ordinance 37, page 3. 
• Copy of Ordinance 37