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Septic System Permitting

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.


Septic Regulations:  

  • Current Small Wastewater Facility Regulations

Helpful Links:

  • FAQS – Coming Soon
  • Web Soil Survey
  • Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality; Water Quality Division
  • Approved Septic Tanks
  • Chamber Equivalent Areas

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