Welcome to the new Jackson County website!
Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Jackson County Environmental Health permits and regulates onsite wastewater treatment systems (also known as private sewage disposal systems) serving 4 homes or fewer or less than 15 people.
Steps to Obtain a Septic Permit:
- Have a soil analysis or perc test completed by a registered professional engineer or soil consultant and obtain a copy of the final report.
- The site must have a 911 address. If you do not have one, contact the County Engineers office or apply for an address with an Entrance Permit Application.
- Complete the Septic Permit Application
- Upload your soil analysis or perc test report to the application.
- Select a Jackson County Licensed Septic Installer. A list of installers is available in the application or below.
- Pay the fee.
- Allow up to two weeks for your application to be processed.
Existing Septic Systems
Read our policy and procedures for connecting an existing septic system to a new dwelling. Please note that when using an existing system, you must still apply for a permit and have a Time of Transfer Inspection.
Licensed Installers
Septic System Contractors
Austin Blaser
Bellevue
563-599-1232
Jake Kelley
Bellevue
563-227-7250
Tom Lamey
Bernard
563-543-3335
Robert Paasch
DeWitt
563-613-1350
Bill's Operator Service
Bellevue
563-872-5906
Brandenburg Drainage
Maquoketa
563-689-5334
Dan Weber Excavating
Bellevue
563-773-2474
Deppe Landscaping and Design
Bellevue
563-581-3809
Doc's Dozing and Excavating
La Motte
563-590-0196
Double K Tiling
Monmouth
563-590-6539
Eastern Iowa Plumbing and Heating
Sabula
563-357-1148
Eller Excavating
Eldridge
563-285-5115
Gansen Excavating Inc.
Dubuque
563-556-0083
Gary Ihrig Bulldozing
Maquoketa
563-652-5900
Gravel Grading and Excavating
Cascade
563-542-6610
H & H Earthworks
Maquoketa
563-659-7086
Jerry's Plumbing, Heating & Pump Inc.
Sabula
563-357-5629
Joel Wood Plumbing & Construction LLC
Baldwin
563-673-3041
Kalvin Flenker Excavating
Long Grove
563-370-3291
Klocke Excavating
Maquoketa
563-652-3488
McAuliffe Excavating
Dubuque
563-590-5547
Meier Construction Inc.
Bellevue
563-590-3447
Michel Septic & Construction
Bellevue
563-580-3126
Miller Plumbing
Preston
563-689-6573
Newt Marine
Dubuque
563-557-1855
Northern Jackson County Excavating
Dubuque
563-451-4189
Sieverding Construction
Bellevue
563-872-4495
Soper Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Wyoming
319-350-3222
T.W. Excavating LLC
Bellevue
563-599-8047
White Hawk Plumbing and Heating
Monticello
319-465-3127
Windy Hill Excavating, Inc.
Scales Mound
815-266-1861
Winegar Plumbing Inc.
Maquoketa
563-652-4202