Septic Systems
The Broome County Health Department Division of Environmental Health (EH) enforces residential onsite wastewater treatment system standards established in 10NYCRR Appendix 75-A. EH staff investigate reports of failing systems, provide education, assist homeowners installing new systems, inspect new systems for existing homes, review and approve Professional Engineer designs, and issue sewage disposal construction permits. Systems producing sewage in excess of 1,000 gallons per day require special regulation in accordance with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation State Pollution Discharge Elimination (SPDES) Permits and Standards for Waste Treatment Works.
Forms
Sewage Permit Application (Required for all new septic system installations <1,000 gallons per day)
ETU (Aerator) Application Form (Required when an enhanced treatment unit is proposed for new septic system design)
Application for Record Search - Individual Sewage Disposal System (Required when requesting Health Department records for a property's septic system)
Resources
Contractors, Broome County Registered
Sewage Pollution Right To Know (NYSDEC)
Simple Septic Installation FAQ
Septic System Installer Certification
Septic System Installer Certification Course
Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Design Handbook (10NYCRR Appendix 75-A Design Standards)
