Household Sewage Disposal Systems

The Athens City-County Health Department conducts a Household Sewage Disposal System program which consists of several different program areas in helping maintain water quality standards throughout the health district. The program was first established and placed into action in May of 1967, in which case the Uniform Household Sewage System Regulations for Athens County were instituted. Most of Athens County relies on sewage systems to treat and dispose of their wastewater due to limited access to centralized sanitary sewers.

For general inquiries or questions regarding these services, please contact:

Patrick McGarry, RS (ext.224)
Mike Cooper, RS (ext.248)

The HSDS program consists of several program areas including:

• Permitting & Inspecting Sewage Systems
• Registering HSDS Installers & Haulers
• Operational & Maintenance Program (For Subdivisions)
• Lot Split assessments & reviews
• Sewage System Designs & Consultations

Lists & Downloads

1. Soil and Site Evaluators
2. Sewage Permit Application
3. HSTS Registered Installer list
4. HSTS Registered Hauler list
5. HSTS Real Estate Form
6. Operation and Maintenance of Septic Systems
7. Caring for Your Septic System

Links

• Ohio EPA Surface Water Division
• Ohio Department of Health Sewage Treatment Systems Program