On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) also known as a septic system, treats the wastewater on an individual’s property. Septic systems are installed on properties that cannot be served by a wastewater utility. The Douglas County Health Department permits the installation, repair, and use of these systems in all areas of the county. To request an inspection, submit completed applications, designs, and other paperwork, or report complaints or concerns of public health significance please email [email protected]
The Water Quality Control Commission officially adopted the revisions to Regulation 43 that become effective on June 15, 2025. Subsequently, each local agency must adopt local regulations that are at least as stringent as Regulation 43 by June 15, 2026. These local regulations will then become effective after a public hearing before your Board of Health and review and acceptance by the Division.
Bedroom
A bedroom is defined as any space or room within a dwelling having a floor area at least seventy square feet and with any of the two following factors:
Rooms or spaces determined by these criteria to be bedrooms, regardless of any assigned names, labels, or intended use proposed by the building designer or owner, must be included in the overall bedroom count in terms of sewage flow calculation.
