Septic Systems

(Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems)

The most reliable and cost effective means of disposing of domestic sewage is an adequate public sewer system. It is the policy of the Weld County Board of Health and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners to require the use of public sewer systems where and whenever feasible, and to limit the installation of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) to areas that are not feasible for public sewers. Because many areas of Weld County are too sparsely populated to be economically served by public sewers, onsite wastewater treatment systems have become the common method of domestic sewage disposal. In order to preserve the environment and protect the public health, the Weld County Board of Health and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners have adopted regulations setting minimum standards for the design and construction of onsite wastewater treatment systems.

Revisions to Weld County Code, Chapter 30, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Regulations:

Weld County has adopted the changes in CDPHE Regulation 43 to Weld County Code. The effective date for the Weld County Chapter 30 OWTS Regulations is February 12, 2018. Click here for a copy of Chapter 30, WCDPHE OWTS Regulations.

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment offers the following services relating to septic system installation, use and abandonment:

Review engineer reports for proposed septic systems
Conduct inspections prior to and after installation
Loan approval inspections for sale/re-finance
Evaluate existing systems for changes in use (home remodel, medical hardships, etc).
Investigate complaints
License septic system installers and cleaners
Review land use applications for planning related issues (recorded exemptions, subdivisions, special use permits)

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PAPERWORK TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE IN PERSON DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.