Sewage Management
The Health Department issues permits to install, repair, and operate household sewage treatment systems (septic systems).
What do I need to do to install a new system?
- Obtain a soil evaluation from a qualified Soil Evaluator.
- Obtains a Sewage Treatment System design plan written by a qualified Sewage Treatment System Designer. The soil report is used by the designer to properly locate and size the system.
- Apply to the Henry County Health Department for a Site Evaluation.
The Health Department reviews the soil reports, design plan, and the actual site where the system is proposed. If all of the applicable requirements are met, the site will be approved. - Complete and submit an Application for permit to install a Sewage Treatment System to the Henry County Health Department .
What do I need to maintain my current system?
Need to pay online for O&M?
Sewage Treatment System Repair/Replacement Funds Information:
These funds help income-eligible homeowners repair or replace their sewage treatment systems. Learn more here.
I need my system evaluated…What do I do?
Certain types of residential financing programs such as FHA or VA loan programs may require that an Evaluation of the home’s Sewage Treatment System be completed by the Health Department. The evaluation may also be requested to simply determine what components make up the system and if it is functioning as it should. Consider having the sewage treatment system evaluated or serviced first by a Sewage Treatment Systems Professional registered by the Henry County Health Department.
