Can I get a septic permit without completing the groundwater monitoring?

Yes. A small wastewater system permit can be processed using assumed "worst case" groundwater levels or percolation rates, based on the best available information. At any time prior to the installation of the system, the applicant may perform groundwater monitoring during the high ground water period and/or perform percolation test, and provide this information to the department requesting a revised system design.

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1. How Do I Apply for a Septic Permit?
2. Are profile holes and percolation tests required for a Small Wastewater System Permit?
3. It's February and I want to install my new septic system soon. Do any seasonal installation restrictions apply?
4. Can I get a septic permit without completing the groundwater monitoring?
5. Are fiberglass or plastic septic tanks allowed?