On-Site Wastewater Program (Septic Systems)

The goal of the On-site Wastewater Program is to protect the public's health through the safe disposal and treatment of wastewater. Prior to building a facility, there must be a permitted plan on how that facility will dispose of the wastewater that it will generate. When, a municipal sewer system is not available, the most common alternative is a sub-surface septic system, which will both treat and dispose of the wastewater on the site.

View more information about rules, regulations and helpful information about permitting, installing and maintaining a septic system:

• NC Division of Environmental Health-Water Protection Branch
• NC Septic Tank Association
• Owner Authorization Form (PDF)
• Request for Copy of Septic System Record
• Septic System Application (PDF)
• Septic System Owner's Guide
• Why Do Septic Systems Fail?

Additional Information

For more information on the On-site Wastewater Program, please call Yadkin County Environmental Health at 336-849-7905.