Septic Systems

In areas where municipal sewer services are not available, homeowners must rely on septic systems to meet their wastewater disposal needs. Septic systems play a vital role in Michigan, with more than 1.2 million homes using them for wastewater treatment and disposal.

• Online Well & Septic Records
  Search Washtenaw County records online to find important information about your well and/or septic system.
• Applications, Forms and Fees
  List of current Environmental Health fee schedules, as well as applications for well and septic permits, soil evaluations, etc.
• Sewage System Basics
  Description of sewage system components and signs of problems.
• Maintaining Your Sewage System
  Tips on proper use and care of your sewage system.
• "It's All Connected"
  View our 5-minute video on how septic systems work, and their impact on our environment.
• "Time of Sale" Program
  Information about the Washtenaw County regulation requiring well and septic systems to be inspected before a home is sold.
• Installing a Sewage System in Washtenaw County
  Information about the processes, permits, inspections and fees associated with installing a sewage system in Washtenaw County.
• Privately Owned Community Sewage System Regulation
  New Washtenaw County regulation for Privately Owned Community Sewage Systems.
• For More Information
  Phone numbers and links to helpful resources.

For more information, please contact Angela Parsons.