Ward County Septic Permit Information

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Boreholes, cesspools, and seepage pits are prohibited for installation or use. 

Exceptions.

(1) An owner of an OSSF will not be required to comply with the permitting, operation, and installation requirements of this chapter if the OSSF is not creating a nuisance and:

(A) the OSSF was installed before September 1, 1989, provided the system has not been altered, and is not in need of repair;

(B) the OSSF was installed before the effective date of the order, ordinance, or resolution in areas where the local governmental entity had an approved order, ordinance, or resolution dated before September 1, 1989, provided the system has not been altered and is not in need of repair; or

(C) the owner received authorization to construct from a permitting authority before the effective date of this chapter. 

More information can be found at the following TCEQ link

 On-Site Sewage Facilities (Septic Systems): Information for Homeowners - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - www.tceq.texas.gov