On-site wastewater application guides and forms

PLEASE NOTE: Before completing applications, contact the On-site Staff to determine the correct type of application for what you want to do.


APPLICATION/GUIDE 

DESCRIPTION

Authorization Notice Required when placing into service, reconnecting to, changing the use of, or increasing the projected daily sewage flow into an existing onsite system.

As-built plan

COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION PLAN, MATERIALS LIST FINAL INSPECTION REQUEST

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES

INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES

Application for Single Family Residential Septic System

Use this application form for a single-family residence septic system.

Application for  Commercial-Industrial Septic System

Use this application form for a commercial or industrial septic system.

DEQ LICENSED INSTALLER/PUMPERS LIST OPERATING IN COLUMBIA COUNTY

Only the property owner or a DEQ-licensed installer can act as the applicant. 

GUIDE FOR HOMEOWNERS

A guide on septic systems and general information for homeowners. 

Installing a septic systemA guide for owners installing septic systems.

Land use proposal

PLANNING APPROVAL OF AN ON-SITE APPLICATION

List of Installers A list of septic system installers updated in December, 2019.

LOT EVALUATION PROCEDURES

PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A LOT EVALUATION

NEW SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING A NEW SYSTEM

NOTICE AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATIVE

AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY OWNER FOR APPLICANT (ONLY REQUIRED IF APPLICANT DIFFERS FROM PROPERTY OWNER)

Permit checklist

This form ensures you are submitting all exhibits for a complete application depending on the type of approval.

PROPOSED PLOT PLAN

CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL PLAN MATERIALS LIST

PLOT PLAN REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION TO BE SHOWN ON A PLOT PLAN

Sample Plot PlanA sample drawing of a plot plan.

SAND FILTER MAINTENANCE

A guide on how to maintain your sand filter system. 

SEPTIC TANK MAINTENANCE

A guide on how to maintain your septic tank.

TANK ABANDONMENT FORM

Required for decommissioning septic systems.

TEST PIT PREPARATION

A guide for how to prepare a test pit for a septic system. 









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503-397-1501
Fax: 503-366-3902
Emergencies: Dial 911
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(temporary)
445 Port Avenue
St. Helens,
OR
97051

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