New Home On-Site Sewage Disposal
Lake Cumberland District Health Department has developed this step-by-step guide to aid in the new home on-site sewage disposal procedure. Contact your local health department for more information.
New Home On-site Sewage Disposal Procedures Involving Environmental Services*
Step 1: We will apply for a onsite sewage disposal site evaluation with the local Health Department. Landowner needs to fill out form DSF-319 here and email to Jaro@theDiggingDutchman.com. $227.00 fee made payable to Lake Cumberland District Health Department (LCDHD). FLOOR PLAN TO BE SUBMITTED, except for RV site.
Step 2: Dig 2-4 test holes (backhoe pits) on your property in the proposed system area 42” deep, 50-100 feet apart. $273.00 fee
- We will notify Health Department that test holes are dug and schedule a soil evaluation.
- Once the soil is evaluated, system write-up and Temporary electric sticker will be issued to the homeowner. (No Temporary for RV or Mobile Homes)
Step 3: We will apply for a septic permit. $271.00 fee made payable to LCDHD. Detailed drawing required before a permit is issued.
- Plumbing inspector receives a copy of the septic permit releasing him to write a water permit.
Step 4: Septic is installed according to permit and Health Department notified upon installation.
- Health Department inspects the system and either approves or disapproves installation.
- Upon approval, a Permanent electric sticker will be issued to the homeowner.
* Variances and/or other modifications may be necessary upon site evaluation.