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Information on subsurface sewage disposal system construction requirements, applications and permits.
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What type of activity requires an application?
Any person requesting the installation, modification, repair or abandonment of a subsurface sewage disposal system within Shelby County must submit an application to the Water Quality Branch & Septic Tank Program.
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What information must I provide for a construction permit?
A plot plan must be submitted that will identify any underground utilities, natural gas lines, the location of the house, water wells or similar structures on it. Also, the plot plan must show the exact location of the septic tank and field lines. Along with the information listed above, a soil analysis for the lot must be sent with the plot plan in order to verify that the soil is suitable for a subsurface sewage system at the site. In addition to the exact location being plotted on a plot plan the exact location of the field lines and septic tank must also be drawn onto one of the soil maps that are submitted for approval by the Department. A septic tank will not be sited in an area that has fill material as an overburden and no septic tank will be sited in a floodplain, floodway or flood zone. All of this information should be submitted to:
ATT: Greg Parker, Supervisor
Memphis and Shelby County Health Department
Water Quality Branch & Septic Tank Program
1075 Mullins Station Drive
Memphis, TN 38134
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What fees are required?
All applications requesting a permit to install a subsurface sewage disposal system requires tha a non-refundable processing fee of one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars be submitted with the plot plan and soil analysis for each subsurvace sewage disposal system.
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How will my application be processed?
Each application is reviewed to assure that all pertinent information has been supplied before a site visit is arranged to site the septic tank. Any incomplete application will not have a site inspection done until all information is provided regarding the site. The normal time frame for the issuance of a permit to install a septic tank is one to two weeks, after the complete application has been received by this office.
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What are the Water Quality Branch's responsibilities after the permit is issued?
During the installation of the system a site inspection will be done to assure that the septic tank is being installed as to the regulations.
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What are my responsibilities after the permit has been issued?
The subsurface sewage system must be maintained in accordance with the regulations implemented to govern subsurface sewage disposal systems as outlined in the Shelby County Regulations Governing Construction, Installation and Operation of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems.
Click here to download regulations
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If the work being done is a repair do I need a permit?
Yes, any repair work done on a subsurface sewage system will require that a permit be issued for the work. No permit will be issued until a site inspection has been done to verify that the repair work meets all siting criteria.
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Who do I contact for an application or further information?
Applicants may contact the Water Quality Branch & Septic Tank Program at (901) 379-7254 or fax number (901) 379-7570 for more assistance.
Applications are to be submitted to:
ATT: Greg Parker, Supervisor
Memphis and Shelby County Health Department
Water Quality Branch & Septic Tank Program
1075 Mullins Station Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38134
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