Authority
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality delegated the authority and responsibility to enforce and administer the provisions of W.S. 35-11-304 for small wastewater treatment facilities to Johnson County.
Septic Permits are required for:
- NEW small wastewater treatment facilities.
- Privies, outhouses, and holding tanks.
- Replacement and/or modifications.
Johnson County requires a registered licensed engineer design all septic systems. A septic acknowledgement is required in addition to all design applications.
For information on Permitting Requirements or application materials contact the
County Sanitarian at the:
Johnson County
Planning Department
26 N DeSmet Ave
Buffalo, WY 82834
OR call 307-684-1907.
All applications and forms shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to issuance of a Septic Permit. Missing or incomplete applications will be returned.
All applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee adopted by Resolution # 673
Downloadable FORMS:
- Septic Acknowledgement
-
Johnson County Septic Application
- Percolation Test Procedures
- Certificate of Completion
A certificate of Completion is only required when inspection has not be completed. Inspections are required to be arranged 24 hours prior to backfilling.
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