The Environmental Program, aka the Septic Program, section of Environmental Health performs a variety of functions delegated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The septic program carries out all aspects of permitting and inspections of conventional (up to 24,000 gallons per day) and alternative (up to 3000GPD) onsite wastewater disposal systems. Among these program areas are:

• Issue permits to construct septic systems (Conventional & Alternative)
• Inspect septic system construction
• Provide information to the public about the location of septic systems
• Regulate the installation of alternative on-site wastewater disposal systems
• Review well permit applications for referral to the Arizona Department of Water Resources on parcels 5 acres and smaller
• Respond to complaints about environmental and public health nuisances
• Inspect & permit septic pumpers and waste haulers