Waste Water Systems

A "Steps Necessary to Install a Septic Systems" document is available to identify and help with any questions regarding the permitting process.  This document provides an overview of the steps necessary to obtain a septic permit.

Conventional Septic Tank Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems – Property owner’s who wish to submit an application for a Wastewater System, need to work with individuals or companies qualified to design and install these systems.  These people are listed on the GCHD Contractors List.

It is always wise to visit the AZ Registrar of Contractors at www.rc.state.az.us/ to verify that the contractor you have chosen is currently licensed.  You will also have the ability on this website to verify if there have been any complaints against any contractor.

Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems – Some areas in Gila County contain soils that prevent conventional septic tank systems from operating properly.  These site-specific and specialized systems must be designed by a Registered Professional Engineer.  These people are listed on the GCHD Contractors List in the Designers Portion, and denoted by an (*) asterisk.  The system must be installed by a qualified Licensed Contractor.  Gila County Environmental Health staff includes a Registered Professional Engineer, who provides plan review and regulatory oversight for all On-Site Alternative Wastewater systems from application submission, to design and through installation.

Environmental Health staff will provide regulatory oversight on all systems, from application submission, to design, and through installation.  This process is necessary to insure systems will operate properly to safely convey sewage into the soil and away from human contact and ground water.

How to Apply for a Septic Permit

The following documents in certain combinations are necessary to complete a Gila County Notice of Intent to Discharge under a General Aquifer Protection Permit for an On-Site Wastewater Treatment Facility:

• Gila County Notice of Intent to Discharge (NOI).  The application fee is $400.00
• Standard Checklist for NOI
• Alternative Checklist for NOI
• A-312(G) Request for Approval of Alternative Feature.  The fee for an A-312(G) is $75.00
• Owner-Installer Statement
• Statement of Understanding
• Documents completed by Designer/Engineer

For Contractors or Owner-Installers that wish to request a Final Inspection, please complete and submit a Alternative Certificate of Completion or a Standard Request to Verify.  You may submit these to our offices, or you may fax your Request to Verify to the following numbers:  (928) 474-7069 for Payson, or (928) 425-0794 for Globe. If possible, please allow a couple of days to complete your request.

Maintenance

A brochure entitled "I Have a New Septic Tank System – Now What Do I Do?" is available for your use.