Household Sewage

Regulations require that all households, not already connected to a sanitary sewer system, have an approved sewage disposal system.  Proper disposal of sewage is paramount to protection of public health and has been called the single most important development in the field of public health in the twentieth century.

To view the Clark County Sewage Disposal regulations, containing requirements for registration, installation, and maintenance, please click on the “Sewage Rules” link immediately below.

• Sewage Rules

Below is a list of permits that may be required for installation of a sewage disposal system.  Please contact our office at (937) 390-5600 for more information on which permits apply to your particular situation.

• Lot review application
• Permit to install or replace for a household
• Operation permit

The Clark County Combined Health District registers both sewage system installers and pumpers.  Click on the appropriate link to view the list.

• Sewage installer list
• Septage pumper list
• Aeration Service Providers

Local zoning regulations require a Health District review of many kinds of construction activities in order to assure the activities will not interfere with sewage disposal systems or private wells.  Check with your local zoning inspector to determine if this review is required for your proposed construction activity.  If this review is required you will need to fill out and submit the “site approval application” found on the page linked below.

• Site approval page

Discharging sewage disposal systems, also known as aerators, treat sewage and discharge the treated water to streams, ditches, and storm sewers.  Without proper maintenance these systems may malfunction and allow untreated sewage to be discharged where it may negatively impact public health and the environment.  To further educate yourself concerning proper maintenance of discharging sewage disposal systems please read the fact sheets below.

• Household aerobic treatment units
• Fact sheet on chlorine tablets

For the convenience of system installers and pumpers, the most current registration forms may be obtained by clicking the appropriate link, below.

• Installer registration form
• Septage hauler registration form

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at (937) 390-5600.