Operation and Maintenance Program

Ohio Statue requires ALL STS installed after January 1, 2015 to be placed in the O&M program. Following your STS cover inspection you will be issued an operation and maintenance permit. This permit is valid for ten years. You will receive a letter & application 30 days prior to expiration. Renewal requires an inspection from our office or a registered service provider. Currently a new operation permit is $100 & the inspection fee is $50.

 Homeowner Information

• Home Loan Inspection

• Lot Split Application

• Septic Tank and Leaching Maintenance

• Funding is available to provide a reduced cost for installation of septic systems through Vinton County Community Development.

  Click here to find the application and how to submit the form.

• If you are inquiring about permits for transient rentals, please start by contacting the Ohio Department of Commerce.

Contractor Information

• Installers:

  • Septic Installer Application

  • Example design plan

  • Plan Checklist

• Service Providers:

  • Service Provider Application

• Septage Haulers:

  • Application for Septage Pumping and Hauling Registration

  • Septage Pumping Report Form

  • Portable Toilet Septage Pumping Report

Additional Information

• Approved Pre-Treatment Components

• Approved non-gravel fines free distribution products.

• Soil Evaluators List

• Soil Professionals List

State Regulations

• Law: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3718

• Rule: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3701-29

• New Sewage Rules effective January 1, 2015.

  As of January 1, 2016, all tanks used in sewage treatment systems shall be approved by the director for use in the state.  The list of ODH approved tanks can be found here.