Septic Systems – Developers/Builders/Owners

Properly functioning septic systems provide a safe alternative of sewage disposal when municipal sewer is not available.  Environmental Health’s involvement begins before the lot is created and ends once the lot is connected to sewer.

The following links provide access to study guides, applications and regulations (by county).

All Counties

• Septic Contractor Application
• Commercial Study Guide
• Drip Emitter Study Guide
• Mound Study Guide
• Residential Study Guide
• Septic Tank Septage Removal and Disposal Examination Study Guide
• GNR EH Septic Inspection Scheduling Procedures For Contractors

Gwinnett

• Land Use/Septic Tank Regulations
• GIS Instructions on how to get Septic Drawings
• Exemption Plat Checklist
• Existing System Evaluation
• Commercial New/Addition/Repair Application
• Residential New/Addition Application
• Residential Repair Application
• Addition Checklist
• Commercial Site Plan Requirement Checklist
• Residential Site Plan Requirement Checklist
• New Residential Construction Checklist for Non Site Plan Lots
• Fee Schedule (as of 2014)

Newton

• Land Use/Septic Tank Regulations
• Existing System Evaluation Application
• Septic System Permit Application
• Complaint Record (OSSMS)

Rockdale

• Land Use/Septic Tank Regulations
• Existing System Evaluation Application
• Septic System Permit Application
• Complaint Record (OSSMS)