
Newton County Health Department
Waste Water (Septic) Permits
Environmental health staff conduct site reviews and plan reviews for all On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTSs) with a design flow of less than 3,000 gallons per day installed in Newton County. Site reviews and inspections include newly installed and/or repaired wastewater treatment systems and lagoons for single-family homes.
Commercial facilities over 3,000 gallons per day and lagoons for two or more single-family sites are regulated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources – On-site Septic Systems and Subdivisions: On-site Septic Systems and Subdivisions | Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources – Who Regulates Wastewater in Missouri? Who Regulates Wastewater in Missouri? - PUB1296 | Missouri Department of Natural Resources
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Jurisdictional Flow Chart: Jurisdiction Flow Chart | Missouri Department of Natural Resources