Onsite Wastewater Treatment
Steps to Obtain a Septic Permit:
- To Start your Septic Permit Application click here
- Select a Jackson County licensed septic installer (listed within the application).
- Submit payment of the required fee
- Applications and required site evaluations are scheduled based on staff availability, weather conditions, and site readiness. Jackson County does not guarantee turnaround times.
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Please Note:
Soil testing will only be conducted in undisturbed, native soils. Areas that have been filled, graded, excavated, or otherwise disturbed are not eligible for testing. Jackson County reserves the right to deny conducting a soil test and require a third-party soil analysis at the applicant’s expense. Failure to provide required soil analysis will result in delays or denial of the permit.The inspection fee is non-refundable if site conditions are found to be disturbed at the time of inspection.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have the building site/foundation area clearly identified or excavated prior to soil testing to ensure proper system siting and setback compliance.
Soil testing is scheduled based on staff availability, weather conditions, and site readiness. Jackson County does not guarantee turnaround times or provide expedited services. If expedited service is needed, applicants are encouraged to obtain soil analysis from a qualified third party at their expense.
Third-Party Soil Evaluators (not affiliated with Jackson County):
- A & E Soil Consultants, Geneseo, IL – (309) 945-9090
- Eastern Shore Soil Services, Savanna, IL – (302) 856-1853
- Buesing & Associates, Inc., Dubuque, IA – (563) 556-4389
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This list is provided as a courtesy and is not all-inclusive.
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.
Registers Installers
A list of Registered Installers can be found in your GeoPermits Septic Permit Application. Installers shall have a current CIOWTS Certfincation and hold a current septic installer registration with the county.
