{"id":1206,"date":"2025-02-21T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/?page_id=1206"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:26:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:26:38","slug":"areas-we-serve","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/areas-we-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas We Serve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tHomeField Collin County Service Area\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWe Serve Collin County And Beyond\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We proudly serve the cities and towns of inside of Collin County with complete septic services. We&#8217;re here to help as long as you need it!<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/10\/HomeField-Collin-County-Service-Area-scaled.webp\" alt=\"HomeField Collin County&#039;s Service Area Map\" height=\"2560\" width=\"2560\" title=\"HomeField Collin County Service Area\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Just click your city name below to see services for your area:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/anna\/\">Anna<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/celina\/\">Celina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/fairview\/\">Fairview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/farmersville\/\">Farmersville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/lavon\/\">Lavon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/lucas\/\">Lucas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/mckinney\/\">McKinney<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/melissa\/\">Melissa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/nevada\/\">Nevada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/princeton\/\">Princeton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/prosper\/\">Prosper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/royse-city\/\">Royse City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/collin-county\/van-alstyne\/\">Van Alstyne<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t    <section id=\"faxSection\" class=\"full-section\">\n        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"name\":\"Areas We Serve\",\"description\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/collin-county\\\/areas-we-serve\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Royce City?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>ROCKWALL COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">1101 E Yellowjacket Ln STE 130<br>ROCKWALL , TX, 75087<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">City of Rockwall, City of Royse City (AA), unincorporated Rockwall County<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">1101 E YELLOWJACKET LN STE 130<br>ROCKWALL, TX, 75087 - 4845<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Charisa Hauser<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 204-7600<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">chauser@rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 204-7609<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620161<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620161\\\">620161.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">Permits &amp; Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"186\\\" data-end=\\\"347\\\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"250\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Health<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"350\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \\\/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">City of Greenville<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"580\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\\\"605\\\" data-end=\\\"628\\\">TCEQ-approved order<\\\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"774\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"813\\\" data-end=\\\"1000\\\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\\\"841\\\" data-end=\\\"882\\\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1003\\\" data-end=\\\"1201\\\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\\\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \\\/ OSSF designs. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1204\\\" data-end=\\\"1335\\\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \\\/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1342\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1378\\\" data-end=\\\"1549\\\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1552\\\" data-end=\\\"1678\\\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \\\/ state electrical and system standards.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1685\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"1691\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1734\\\" data-end=\\\"1961\\\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\\\"1796\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\\\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1964\\\" data-end=\\\"2138\\\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2141\\\" data-end=\\\"2271\\\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2278\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"2284\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \\\/ aerobic systems)<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2537\\\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2540\\\" data-end=\\\"2679\\\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\\\/state rules.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2818\\\">Reports of maintenance\\\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \\\/ environmental department.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2821\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2898\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"2904\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2943\\\" data-end=\\\"3092\\\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3095\\\" data-end=\\\"3376\\\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Royse City - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - Who is the Authorized OSSF authorized agent for Caddo Mills?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>CITY OF CADDO MILLS AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">2701 Johnson St<br>Greenville, TX, 75401<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">administered by Hunt County<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE, TX, 75401 - 4240<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Brittnay Cooper<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(903) 408-4140<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">bcooper@huntcounty.net<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(903) 454-3721<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620388<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620388\\\">620388.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - Where can I find OSSF information for Caddo Mills, Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/ecode360.com\\\/40859539\\\">https:\\\/\\\/ecode360.com\\\/40859539<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">Permits &amp; Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"186\\\" data-end=\\\"347\\\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"250\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Health<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"350\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \\\/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">City of Greenville<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"580\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\\\"605\\\" data-end=\\\"628\\\">TCEQ-approved order<\\\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"774\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"813\\\" data-end=\\\"1000\\\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\\\"841\\\" data-end=\\\"882\\\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1003\\\" data-end=\\\"1201\\\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\\\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \\\/ OSSF designs. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1204\\\" data-end=\\\"1335\\\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \\\/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1342\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1378\\\" data-end=\\\"1549\\\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1552\\\" data-end=\\\"1678\\\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \\\/ state electrical and system standards.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1685\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"1691\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1734\\\" data-end=\\\"1961\\\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\\\"1796\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\\\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1964\\\" data-end=\\\"2138\\\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2141\\\" data-end=\\\"2271\\\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2278\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"2284\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \\\/ aerobic systems)<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2537\\\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2540\\\" data-end=\\\"2679\\\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\\\/state rules.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2818\\\">Reports of maintenance\\\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \\\/ environmental department.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2821\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2898\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"2904\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2943\\\" data-end=\\\"3092\\\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3095\\\" data-end=\\\"3376\\\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Caddo Mill - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>If your septic (OSSF) system is outside city limits in <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Collin County, Texas<\\\/strong>, there are several special rules and considerations you\u2019ll need to follow to remain compliant and protect your investment. Below is a checklist of key things to watch out for (state &amp; county) plus practical best practices.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"312\\\" data-end=\\\"357\\\">Key Regulatory &amp; Permitting Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"413\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"413\\\">Permitting via Collin County (Authorized Agent)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"419\\\" data-end=\\\"596\\\">For properties <strong data-start=\\\"434\\\" data-end=\\\"457\\\">outside city limits<\\\/strong>, Collin County is your permitting authority for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) \\\/ septic systems.&nbsp;<a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"602\\\" data-end=\\\"859\\\">If you\u2019re building a <strong data-start=\\\"623\\\" data-end=\\\"640\\\">new structure<\\\/strong>, altering an existing one, or building a pool on a property that already has a septic system, you must submit a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\\\/Improvement\u201d permit.&nbsp;<a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">County OSSF Rules &amp; Court Order<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"905\\\" data-end=\\\"1157\\\">Collin County has adopted local OSSF rules (via Court Order CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that supplement or in some cases exceed state minimums. You must obey both state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) and that local order. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1163\\\" data-end=\\\"1308\\\">The county\u2019s rules can impose more stringent standards on lot size, setbacks, maintenance frequency, etc.&nbsp;<a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1313\\\" data-end=\\\"1351\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1313\\\" data-end=\\\"1351\\\">Lot Size &amp; Usable Acreage Minimums<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1357\\\" data-end=\\\"1741\\\">For lots subdivided between 1983 and 2008, a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"1413\\\" data-end=\\\"1423\\\">1 acre<\\\/strong> is required (or <strong data-start=\\\"1440\\\" data-end=\\\"1453\\\">1.5 acres<\\\/strong> if there\u2019s a water well on the lot). For lots subdivided in 2008 or later, you need at least <strong data-start=\\\"1547\\\" data-end=\\\"1564\\\">1 usable acre<\\\/strong> (or 1.5 acres if there\u2019s a well). \u201cUsable\u201d means that area must be clear of impeding constraints (easements, steep slopes, ponds, etc.). <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1747\\\" data-end=\\\"1961\\\">If your lot size has been reduced after these dates below those thresholds, it may disqualify you from an OSSF (unless there has been a government taking or other exception). <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1966\\\" data-end=\\\"2019\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1966\\\" data-end=\\\"2019\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Final Inspection Requirement<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2025\\\" data-end=\\\"2220\\\">After installation or repair, your system must pass final inspection and receive a <strong data-start=\\\"2108\\\" data-end=\\\"2130\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> before the dwelling or structure can be occupied. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf&nbsp;<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2226\\\" data-end=\\\"2372\\\">If not maintained or inspected over time, the license may be jeopardized (especially for aerobic systems). <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2226\\\" data-end=\\\"2372\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2377\\\" data-end=\\\"2427\\\">Maintenance Contracts, Inspections &amp; Reporting<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2433\\\" data-end=\\\"2590\\\">If your system is an <strong data-start=\\\"2454\\\" data-end=\\\"2484\\\">aerobic \\\/ treatment system<\\\/strong>, you must maintain a valid <strong data-start=\\\"2512\\\" data-end=\\\"2536\\\">maintenance contract<\\\/strong> at all times. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2596\\\" data-end=\\\"2798\\\">Initially, the original installer\u2019s contract covers 2 years. After that, the property owner must renew or arrange a contract with a licensed maintenance provider. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2804\\\" data-end=\\\"3024\\\">Maintenance companies for aerobic systems are required to <strong data-start=\\\"2862\\\" data-end=\\\"2905\\\">inspect the system three times per year<\\\/strong> (i.e. every 4 months) and submit reports to Collin County and the homeowner. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3030\\\" data-end=\\\"3220\\\">Disinfection (chlorine) must be present in irrigation systems at all times. Only approved chlorine tablets (not swimming pool chlorine) are allowed. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3226\\\" data-end=\\\"3403\\\">The county has the right to inspect your system (spot checks, complaints, etc.) without prior permission, during regular working hours. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3408\\\" data-end=\\\"3441\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3408\\\" data-end=\\\"3441\\\">Emergency Repairs &amp; Reporting<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3447\\\" data-end=\\\"3725\\\">Certain emergency repairs (e.g. replacing lids, risers, damaged lines) do not require a full permit\u2014but they must be <strong data-start=\\\"3564\\\" data-end=\\\"3587\\\">reported in writing<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority within <strong data-start=\\\"3623\\\" data-end=\\\"3635\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> after repairs begin. (Per Texas state OSSF law) <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3731\\\" data-end=\\\"3974\\\">For non-emergency larger repairs or changes, you must obtain a <strong data-start=\\\"3794\\\" data-end=\\\"3819\\\">repair\\\/upgrade permit<\\\/strong> via Collin County. You may not unilaterally alter the system (especially aerobic units) without formal approval. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3979\\\" data-end=\\\"4022\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3979\\\" data-end=\\\"4022\\\">Design, Evaluator &amp; Installer Licensing<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4028\\\" data-end=\\\"4186\\\">Your system design must come from a <strong data-start=\\\"4064\\\" data-end=\\\"4091\\\">licensed Site Evaluator<\\\/strong> (or Professional Engineer) or Registered Sanitarian. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4192\\\" data-end=\\\"4364\\\">The installer must hold the appropriate state OSSF license (Installer I or II) as required for the type of system being installed. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic<\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4192\\\" data-end=\\\"4364\\\">Maintenance providers must also be licensed or registered. Aerobic system maintenance must be done by licensed maintenance providers unless the homeowner qualifies under certain exemptions (less common).&nbsp;<a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4620\\\" data-end=\\\"4661\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"4620\\\" data-end=\\\"4661\\\">State OSSF Rules &amp; Baseline Standards<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4667\\\" data-end=\\\"4863\\\">The baseline rules are in <strong data-start=\\\"4693\\\" data-end=\\\"4715\\\">30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/strong>, covering spacing, setbacks, treatment levels, minimum system design standards, permitted materials, etc.<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4869\\\" data-end=\\\"5006\\\">You must comply with whichever is stricter: the state rule or the county\\\/authorized-agent rule. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5012\\\" data-end=\\\"5239\\\">Some properties or systems may qualify for <strong data-start=\\\"5055\\\" data-end=\\\"5069\\\">exemptions<\\\/strong> (for example, very large acreage, grandfathered systems, etc.), but you must confirm eligibility with the permitting authority. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5244\\\" data-end=\\\"5291\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"5244\\\" data-end=\\\"5291\\\">Change of Ownership \\\/ Transfer Requirements<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5297\\\" data-end=\\\"5516\\\">If you buy a property with an existing aerobic system, you must file <strong data-start=\\\"5366\\\" data-end=\\\"5389\\\">Change of Ownership<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"5391\\\" data-end=\\\"5418\\\">Homeowner\u2019s Information<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"5424\\\" data-end=\\\"5448\\\">Maintenance Contract<\\\/strong> forms with Collin County.&nbsp;<a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\"> https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"5522\\\" data-end=\\\"5620\\\">The maintenance contract must be updated into your name. <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Do I need to apply for OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) through Collin County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">\u2022 If your property is located OUTSIDE of city limits \u2013 you are required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\\\"color:rgb(20, 96, 170);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\\\/apps\\\/selfservice\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\\\/a>. You can find instructions on how to use the portal, as well as other helpful information, <a style=\\\"color:rgb(20, 96, 170);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/civic-access\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Here<\\\/a>.<br>IF YOU ARE BUILDING A NEW STRUCTURE THAT WILL CONNECT TO A NEW OSSF, THEN APPLY FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FIRST AND STAFF WILL THEN SEND AN ASSOCIATED OSSF PERMIT THROUGH YOUR PORTAL TO BE COMPLETED BY YOU. DO NOT APPLY FOR A SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND OSSF PERMIT.<\\\/p><p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">\u2022 If your property is located INSIDE of city limits \u2013 you MAY BE required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\\\"color:rgb(20, 96, 170);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\\\/apps\\\/selfservice\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\\\/a>. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a <a style=\\\"color:rgb(20, 96, 170);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.county\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">List<\\\/a> of the permitting agency (Authorized Agent) for each city. First select \u201cCollin\u201d from the dropdown County list. If your city is not listed, Collin County is your Authorized Agent.<br>If Collin County is your permitting authority and you are adding a new structure, altering an existing structure or building a swimming pool on a property with an existing OSSF, you are required to apply for a Review of Existing OSSF for New Construction\\\/Improvement permit through the <a style=\\\"color:rgb(20, 96, 170);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\\\/apps\\\/selfservice\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - I have purchased a property that has an aerobic OSSF system. How do I register the OSSF in my name?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Collin County requires three (3) forms when property is sold that has aerobic system:<\\\/span><\\\/span><br><a style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(20, 96, 170);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">(1) Change of Ownership &amp; (2) Aerobic Wastewater Homeowner's Information sheet<\\\/a><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">, and<\\\/span><\\\/span><br><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">(3) Maintenance contract in new owner's name (must be obtained from your licensed maintenance provider).<\\\/span><\\\/span><br><br><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Submit the forms through our <\\\/span><\\\/span><a style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(20, 96, 170);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/apps.collincountytx.gov\\\/Forms\\\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener&quot;\\\">OSSF Report Portal.<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Where do I send OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, or Change of Ownership Forms?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">New OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, and Change of Ownership forms will be submitted through our <\\\/span><\\\/span><a style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(20, 96, 170);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/apps.collincountytx.gov\\\/Forms\\\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener&quot;\\\">OSSF Report Portal.<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What is the minimum lot size to utilize an OSSF on a property?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Any lot divided between 1983 and 2008 (contact Development Services if exact dates in 1983 or 2008 are critical to your project) must start with a minimum of 1 acre (or 1.5 acres if there is a water well on the property) and any lot divided in 2008 or later must start with 1 usable acre (1.5 acres minimum with 1 acre usable if there is a water well on the property). \\\"Usable\\\" means usable for OSSF components\\\/disposal area (excluding most easements, ponds, etc.).<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What if my lot is smaller than required for OSSF?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">If the small lot existed as that same small lot prior to 1983 (you will have to do your own research to find proof that the lot existed prior to 1983 and present that proof to Development Services) and if the designed\\\/installed OSSF complies with all requirements set forth the State and County OSSF regulations, then it is allowed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><br><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Whether or not an OSSF can be designed and installed, meeting all current State and County OSSF regulations, for that specific lot cannot be determined until you hire a 3rd party <\\\/span><\\\/span><a style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(20, 96, 170);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/Site_Evaluator_Info_Sheet.pdf\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">Registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer<\\\/a><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\"> to evaluate the site and design a system.<\\\/span><\\\/span><br><br><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">If the property was made smaller than the required acreage after the aforementioned dates, the property is ineligible for an OSSF. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY A GOVERNMENT TAKING (FOR A ROADWAY, ETC.) MAY STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN OSSF. CONTACT <\\\/span><\\\/span><a style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(20, 96, 170);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" href=\\\"mailto:developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us\\\">developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us<\\\/a><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(68,68,68);font-family:&quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\"> WITH PROOF OF THE GOVERNMENT TAKING FOR REVIEW.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What is my Aerobic Systems Information Sheet Link for Collin County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are the On-Site Sewage Facilities Rules and Regulations for Collin County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Collin County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>COLLIN COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">4690 Community Ave, Ste 200<br>MCKINNEY , TX, 75071<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">entire County except Cities of Dallas &amp; Murphy, and other AAs: Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Nevada, Royse City<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">825 N MCDONALD ST STE 170<br>MCKINNEY, TX, 75069 - 2175<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">MISTY BROWN<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 548-5585<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">MBROWN@CO.COLLIN.TX.US<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 7:30am-4:00pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 548-5555<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620046<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620046\\\">620046.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Collin County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"198\\\" data-end=\\\"242\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"242\\\">Which Permitting Authority Applies<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"474\\\">Even inside city limits, you <strong data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">may still need to apply for an OSSF permit through Collin County<\\\/strong> (via their Citizen Self-Service portal) if your city is not the county\u2019s authorized agent. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"477\\\" data-end=\\\"659\\\">The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a list of which cities act as the local \u201cAuthorized Agent\u201d for OSSF permitting. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"662\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">If your city is already an authorized OSSF permitting agent, then the city\u2019s rules (in addition to state rules) will apply.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"792\\\" data-end=\\\"850\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"798\\\" data-end=\\\"850\\\">Review of Existing OSSF when making improvements<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"854\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">If you are building a new structure, adding on, or making improvements on a property that already has an OSSF, you must apply for a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\\\/Improvement\u201d permit. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1095\\\" data-end=\\\"1227\\\">You can\u2019t just assume the existing system is adequate for additional loads without checking. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1234\\\" data-end=\\\"1283\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"1240\\\" data-end=\\\"1283\\\">Lot Size \\\/ Minimum Acreage Requirements<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1287\\\" data-end=\\\"1592\\\">Collin County\u2019s rules require minimum lot (tract) size requirements for OSSF eligibility. If your lot is too small (or was made smaller after certain dates), it may be ineligible for a septic system unless it qualifies under older \u201cgrandfathered\u201d subdivision rules. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1595\\\" data-end=\\\"1786\\\">The OSSF must have adequate \u201cusable area\u201d for the disposal\\\/delivery components (i.e. drainfields, spray fields, etc.), excluding easements, ponds, etc. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1793\\\" data-end=\\\"1834\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"1799\\\" data-end=\\\"1834\\\">Standards Beyond State Minimums<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1838\\\" data-end=\\\"2009\\\">Collin County has a <strong data-start=\\\"1858\\\" data-end=\\\"1873\\\">Court Order<\\\/strong> (CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that imposes <strong data-start=\\\"1911\\\" data-end=\\\"1935\\\">more stringent rules<\\\/strong> than the state minimum for OSSFs. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2012\\\" data-end=\\\"2186\\\">These might include stricter design rules, inspection requirements, or maintenance obligations beyond what 30 TAC Chapter 285 demands. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2193\\\" data-end=\\\"2240\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"2199\\\" data-end=\\\"2240\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Final Inspection<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2244\\\" data-end=\\\"2420\\\">In Collin County, your building cannot be occupied until the system <strong data-start=\\\"2312\\\" data-end=\\\"2339\\\">passes final inspection<\\\/strong> and is granted a <strong data-start=\\\"2357\\\" data-end=\\\"2379\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2423\\\" data-end=\\\"2508\\\">This applies even inside city limits if Collin County is your permitting authority.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2515\\\" data-end=\\\"2607\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2607\\\">Maintenance, Reporting &amp; Chlorination (for aerobic systems or alternative systems)<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2609\\\" data-end=\\\"2720\\\">If your system is not a conventional anaerobic tank + drain field (i.e. uses aerobic treatment or disinfection):<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2724\\\" data-end=\\\"2853\\\">You must have a <strong data-start=\\\"2740\\\" data-end=\\\"2764\\\">maintenance contract<\\\/strong> in effect from the date your system is approved. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2856\\\" data-end=\\\"3068\\\">The initial maintenance contract lasts <strong data-start=\\\"2895\\\" data-end=\\\"2906\\\">2 years<\\\/strong>. After that, you must renew it. Collin County requires renewal paperwork to be submitted <strong data-start=\\\"2996\\\" data-end=\\\"3014\\\">30 days before<\\\/strong> expiration. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3071\\\" data-end=\\\"3255\\\">Maintenance providers must inspect the system <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3146\\\">at least 3 times per year<\\\/strong>, roughly every 4 months. Reports go to both you and Collin County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3258\\\" data-end=\\\"3517\\\">For systems with spray (or surface) discharge, <strong data-start=\\\"3305\\\" data-end=\\\"3317\\\">chlorine<\\\/strong> must always be maintained. The homeowner is responsible for ensuring chlorine is present. Only <strong data-start=\\\"3413\\\" data-end=\\\"3442\\\">approved chlorine tablets<\\\/strong> (not pool chlorine) may be used. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3520\\\" data-end=\\\"3710\\\">You must provide <strong data-start=\\\"3537\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">access<\\\/strong> to the system during normal business hours for inspections or spot checks by Collin County or your maintenance provider. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"3717\\\" data-end=\\\"3754\\\">7. <strong data-start=\\\"3723\\\" data-end=\\\"3754\\\">No Unauthorized Alterations<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"3758\\\" data-end=\\\"3987\\\">Once installed and approved, you may <strong data-start=\\\"3795\\\" data-end=\\\"3808\\\">not alter<\\\/strong> the system (e.g. move spray heads, change flow, connect additional buildings) without applying for a <strong data-start=\\\"3910\\\" data-end=\\\"3944\\\">Septic Repair \\\/ Upgrade Permit<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Collin\\\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3990\\\" data-end=\\\"4063\\\">Any proposed changes must go through the county (or city agent) review.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Collin County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - Where can I find the OSSF Permit Application File or Checklist for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/macchis-app-packet.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/macchis-app-packet.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What are the more technical Septic System Requirements for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/mclendon-chisholm.com\\\/pdfs\\\/building_dept\\\/ossf_tech_sheet.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/mclendon-chisholm.com\\\/pdfs\\\/building_dept\\\/ossf_tech_sheet.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What is the OSSF Permit Application Checklist for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/macchis-app-packet.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/macchis-app-packet.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! 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Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"McLendon-Chisholm - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Frisco, TX in Collin County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>CITY OF FRISCO AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD 3RD FLOOR<br>FRISCO , TX, 75034<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.friscotexas.gov\\\/395\\\/Building-Inspections<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">City limits<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD FL 3<br>FRISCO, TX, 75034 - 3253<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">GILBERT URVINA<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 292-5301<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">gurvina@friscotexas.gov<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 292-5313<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620262<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620262\\\">620262.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Frisco, TX in Denton County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>CITY OF FRISCO AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD 3RD FLOOR<br>FRISCO , TX, 75034<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.friscotexas.gov\\\/395\\\/Building-Inspections<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">City limits<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD FL 3<br>FRISCO, TX, 75034 - 3253<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">GILBERT URVINA<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 292-5301<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">gurvina@friscotexas.gov<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 292-5313<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620262<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620262\\\">620262.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Frisco - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Hunt County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>HUNT COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE , TX, 75401<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">unincorporated County + Town of Poetry ONLY, except w\\\/in 2,000 ft from Lake Tawakoni - see Sabine River Authority<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE, TX, 75401 - 4240<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">BRITTNAY COOPER<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(903) 408-4140<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">BCOOPER@HUNTCOUNTY.NET<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(903) 454-3721<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620107<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620107\\\">620107.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What is my Aerobic Systems Information Sheet Link for Hunt County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/9020\\\/docs\\\/Aerobic%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Systems%20Homeowners%20Information.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/9020\\\/docs\\\/Aerobic%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Systems%20Homeowners%20Information.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Hunt County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/9020\\\/docs\\\/Homeowners%20information%202023.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/9020\\\/docs\\\/Homeowners%20information%202023.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">Permits &amp; Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"186\\\" data-end=\\\"347\\\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"250\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Health<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8881\\\/docs\\\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"350\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \\\/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\\\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">City of Greenville<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"580\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\\\"605\\\" data-end=\\\"628\\\">TCEQ-approved order<\\\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"774\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"813\\\" data-end=\\\"1000\\\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\\\"841\\\" data-end=\\\"882\\\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/8875\\\/docs\\\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1003\\\" data-end=\\\"1201\\\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\\\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \\\/ OSSF designs. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/10268\\\/docs\\\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1204\\\" data-end=\\\"1335\\\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \\\/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1342\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1378\\\" data-end=\\\"1549\\\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1552\\\" data-end=\\\"1678\\\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \\\/ state electrical and system standards.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1685\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"1691\\\" data-end=\\\"1730\\\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1734\\\" data-end=\\\"1961\\\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\\\"1796\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\\\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1964\\\" data-end=\\\"2138\\\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2141\\\" data-end=\\\"2271\\\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Hunt County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2278\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"2284\\\" data-end=\\\"2347\\\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \\\/ aerobic systems)<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2537\\\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Hunt%20County\\\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Tri-County Septic<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2540\\\" data-end=\\\"2679\\\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\\\/state rules.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2818\\\">Reports of maintenance\\\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \\\/ environmental department.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2821\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"2898\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"2904\\\" data-end=\\\"2939\\\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\\\/strong><\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"2943\\\" data-end=\\\"3092\\\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3095\\\" data-end=\\\"3376\\\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Hunt County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\" border=\\\"1\\\" summary=\\\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\\\" title=\\\"Read by column\\\"><thead><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Authorized Agent<\\\/th><th class=\\\"em7 bold center\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center;\\\"><strong>ROCKWALL COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\\\/strong><\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Permit Office<br>Location<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">1101 E Yellowjacket Ln STE 130<br>ROCKWALL , TX, 75087<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Web Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Area Served<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">City of Rockwall, City of Royse City (AA), unincorporated Rockwall County<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Mailing Address<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">1101 E YELLOWJACKET LN STE 130<br>ROCKWALL, TX, 75087 - 4845<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Charisa Hauser<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Phone<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 204-7600<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Primary Contact Email<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">chauser@rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Office Hours<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Fax<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">(972) 204-7609<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Status<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">Current<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\">620161<\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr><th class=\\\"FYI em8\\\" style=\\\"background-color:rgb(148, 186, 198);border:medium groove rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:0.8em;width:800px;\\\" scope=\\\"row\\\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\\\/th><td class=\\\"em7\\\" style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;\\\"><a style=\\\"background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 200);text-decoration:none;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\\\/oars\\\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620161\\\">620161.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/Documents\\\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\\\/h2><div class=\\\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\\\"><div class=\\\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><figure class=\\\"table\\\"><table class=\\\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\\\" data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><thead data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\"><th data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\">County<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Enforcing Authority \\\/ Department<\\\/th><th data-start=\\\"237\\\" data-end=\\\"253\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">Role &amp; Notes<\\\/th><\\\/tr><\\\/thead><tbody data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><tr data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\"><td data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"288\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"287\\\">Collin County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"md\\\" data-start=\\\"288\\\" data-end=\\\"354\\\">Collin County Development Services \\\/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"506\\\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.collincountytx.gov\\\/Services\\\/Engineering\\\/Development-Services\\\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Collin County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><td data-start=\\\"507\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"509\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Hunt County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"525\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Hunt County Health Department \\\/ Environmental Officers<\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\" data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \\\/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huntcounty.net\\\/page\\\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">huntcounty.net<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><tr data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\"><td data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"775\\\" data-col-size=\\\"sm\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"774\\\">Rockwall County<\\\/strong><\\\/td><td data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\" data-col-size=\\\"md\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \\\/ County Environmental Health<\\\/td><td data-col-size=\\\"lg\\\" data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"1002\\\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/td><\\\/tr><\\\/tbody><\\\/table><\\\/figure><\\\/div><\\\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1051\\\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1336\\\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\\\"1104\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\\\"1191\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.law.cornell.edu\\\/regulations\\\/texas\\\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">Legal Information Institute<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1339\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1523\\\" data-end=\\\"1742\\\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\\\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwall.com\\\/pz\\\/Planning\\\/Documents\\\/Interlocal%20Agreements\\\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwall.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What is a Waterline?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What does V-Notch mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"312\\\">General (State \\\/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"314\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"571\\\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\\\"502\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\">permit and approved plan<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"574\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"651\\\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\\\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"845\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"932\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \\\/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1072\\\" data-end=\\\"1251\\\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\\\"1150\\\" data-end=\\\"1162\\\">reported<\\\/strong> within <strong data-start=\\\"1170\\\" data-end=\\\"1182\\\">72 hours<\\\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1254\\\" data-end=\\\"1404\\\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/assistance\\\/water\\\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - Where can i find the aerobic Systems Information Sheet link for Rockwall County, Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>https:\\\/\\\/www.triseptic.com\\\/downloads\\\/Rockwall%20County\\\/rockwall-county-install-forms.pdf<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"400\\\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"526\\\" data-end=\\\"558\\\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"563\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"732\\\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"762\\\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"830\\\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"833\\\" data-end=\\\"918\\\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"973\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"971\\\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"1056\\\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1059\\\" data-end=\\\"1141\\\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1143\\\" data-end=\\\"1175\\\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1180\\\" data-end=\\\"1239\\\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1321\\\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1323\\\" data-end=\\\"1461\\\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Rockwall County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"148\\\" data-end=\\\"180\\\">Jurisdiction &amp; Permitting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"184\\\" data-end=\\\"385\\\">Even inside city limits, the <strong data-start=\\\"213\\\" data-end=\\\"265\\\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator<\\\/strong> is responsible for OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforcement in many cases. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"388\\\" data-end=\\\"583\\\">Before issuing building permits, cities require that OSSF system plans and related documentation be <strong data-start=\\\"488\\\" data-end=\\\"542\\\">approved by the county\u2019s designated representative<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/431\\\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/431\\\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"586\\\" data-end=\\\"802\\\">When applying for a building permit within a city, part of the requirement is that your OSSF system has the proper <strong data-start=\\\"701\\\" data-end=\\\"720\\\">county approval<\\\/strong> (or city + county coordination) in place. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/431\\\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/431\\\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"809\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\">\ud83d\udcd0 Land \\\/ Lot Requirements &amp; System Design<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"858\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\">Rockwall County requires that each dwelling\u2019s septic system be installed on a lot of at least <strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"965\\\">1.5 acres<\\\/strong> (1\u00bd acres) of \u201csuitable land.\u201d <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/8999\\\/Septic-Permit-Instructions-and-Application?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/8999\\\/Septic-Permit-Instructions-and-Application?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1039\\\" data-end=\\\"1306\\\">The OSSF permit application must include a <strong data-start=\\\"1082\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\">site survey<\\\/strong> showing the system\u2019s location, property boundaries, setbacks, and demonstrating it meets required distance separations to property lines, buildings, water sources, etc. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/10889\\\/Rockwall-County-Subdivision-and-Development-Applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/10889\\\/Rockwall-County-Subdivision-and-Development-Applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1309\\\" data-end=\\\"1464\\\">Your design must follow county and state minimum standards (30 TAC Chapter 285), but local rules may impose more stringent setbacks or buffer requirements.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1471\\\" data-end=\\\"1514\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Repairs, Alterations &amp; Modifications<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1797\\\">Any repairs, modifications, or extensions to your existing OSSF (especially when changing the footprint, adding spray fields, or upgrading to an alternative system) will require county approval via a <strong data-start=\\\"1718\\\" data-end=\\\"1756\\\">repair or modification application<\\\/strong>. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1918\\\">Unauthorized alterations without permits can lead to noncompliance or enforcement action by either the city or county.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1925\\\" data-end=\\\"1968\\\">\u2705 Inspections, Maintenance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1972\\\" data-end=\\\"2109\\\">The county enforces <strong data-start=\\\"1992\\\" data-end=\\\"2017\\\">Health &amp; Safety Codes<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"2019\\\" data-end=\\\"2043\\\">Public Nuisance Laws<\\\/strong>, and septic system rules. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2112\\\" data-end=\\\"2258\\\">The owner must allow access to the system for inspections or compliance checks by the county or its agent. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2473\\\">If your system fails or causes a nuisance (odor, sewage surfacing, contamination), the county (or Environmental Health office) can require corrective action or enforcement. <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\\\/245\\\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\" data-testid=\\\"webpage-citation-pill\\\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Rockwall County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>        <section class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"pageHeading\">\n                <h5>State & Local Requirements<\/h5>\n            <h2>How Does Your Region Affect Your Septic System?<\/h2>            <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"searchForm\">\n                    <form action=\"\">\n                        <div class=\"selectForm\">\n                            <div class=\"custom-select\">\n                                <div class=\"selected\">\n                                    <!-- <span class=\"text\">< ?php echo $faq_data['mainEntity'][0]['name'];?><\/span> -->\n                                    <span class=\"text\">Collin County<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"select-box\">\n                                    <ul class=\"select-list\">\n                                        <!-- <li data-row=\"0\" data-value=\"none\" class=\"selected-option\">Select Your Region<\/li> -->\n                                                                                <li data-row=\"1\" data-value=\"Royse City\">Royse City<\/li><li data-row=\"2\" data-value=\"Caddo Mill\">Caddo Mill<\/li><li data-row=\"3\" data-value=\"Collin County\">Collin County<\/li><li data-row=\"4\" data-value=\"McLendon-Chisholm\">McLendon-Chisholm<\/li><li data-row=\"5\" data-value=\"Frisco\">Frisco<\/li><li data-row=\"6\" data-value=\"Hunt County\">Hunt County<\/li><li data-row=\"7\" data-value=\"Rockwall County\">Rockwall County<\/li>                                    <\/ul>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Show when no region is selected -->\n                <!--   <div id=\"noRegionMessage1\" class=\"no-region-message\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n                        <h4>Please select a region to view FAQs.<\/h4>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div> -->\n\n                <!-- Show when a region *is* selected -->\n                <div id=\"noRegionMessage\" class=\"no-region-message\" style=\"display: none; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                        <div class=\"faq-section1\" data-region=\"Collin County\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Collin County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>If your septic (OSSF) system is outside city limits in <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"79\">Collin County, Texas<\/strong>, there are several special rules and considerations you\u2019ll need to follow to remain compliant and protect your investment. Below is a checklist of key things to watch out for (state &amp; county) plus practical best practices.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"357\">Key Regulatory &amp; Permitting Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"413\"><strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"413\">Permitting via Collin County (Authorized Agent)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"596\">For properties <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"457\">outside city limits<\/strong>, Collin County is your permitting authority for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) \/ septic systems.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"859\">If you\u2019re building a <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"640\">new structure<\/strong>, altering an existing one, or building a pool on a property that already has a septic system, you must submit a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement\u201d permit.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"899\">County OSSF Rules &amp; Court Order<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1157\">Collin County has adopted local OSSF rules (via Court Order CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that supplement or in some cases exceed state minimums. You must obey both state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) and that local order. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1308\">The county\u2019s rules can impose more stringent standards on lot size, setbacks, maintenance frequency, etc.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1351\">Lot Size &amp; Usable Acreage Minimums<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1741\">For lots subdivided between 1983 and 2008, a minimum of <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1423\">1 acre<\/strong> is required (or <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1453\">1.5 acres<\/strong> if there\u2019s a water well on the lot). For lots subdivided in 2008 or later, you need at least <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1564\">1 usable acre<\/strong> (or 1.5 acres if there\u2019s a well). \u201cUsable\u201d means that area must be clear of impeding constraints (easements, steep slopes, ponds, etc.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1961\">If your lot size has been reduced after these dates below those thresholds, it may disqualify you from an OSSF (unless there has been a government taking or other exception). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2019\"><strong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2019\">License to Operate \/ Final Inspection Requirement<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2220\">After installation or repair, your system must pass final inspection and receive a <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2130\">License to Operate<\/strong> before the dwelling or structure can be occupied. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2372\">If not maintained or inspected over time, the license may be jeopardized (especially for aerobic systems). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2372\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2427\">Maintenance Contracts, Inspections &amp; Reporting<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2590\">If your system is an <strong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2484\">aerobic \/ treatment system<\/strong>, you must maintain a valid <strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2536\">maintenance contract<\/strong> at all times. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2798\">Initially, the original installer\u2019s contract covers 2 years. After that, the property owner must renew or arrange a contract with a licensed maintenance provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"3024\">Maintenance companies for aerobic systems are required to <strong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2905\">inspect the system three times per year<\/strong> (i.e. every 4 months) and submit reports to Collin County and the homeowner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3220\">Disinfection (chlorine) must be present in irrigation systems at all times. Only approved chlorine tablets (not swimming pool chlorine) are allowed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3403\">The county has the right to inspect your system (spot checks, complaints, etc.) without prior permission, during regular working hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3441\"><strong data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3441\">Emergency Repairs &amp; Reporting<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3725\">Certain emergency repairs (e.g. replacing lids, risers, damaged lines) do not require a full permit\u2014but they must be <strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3587\">reported in writing<\/strong> to the permitting authority within <strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3635\">72 hours<\/strong> after repairs begin. (Per Texas state OSSF law) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3974\">For non-emergency larger repairs or changes, you must obtain a <strong data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3819\">repair\/upgrade permit<\/strong> via Collin County. You may not unilaterally alter the system (especially aerobic units) without formal approval. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4022\"><strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4022\">Design, Evaluator &amp; Installer Licensing<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4186\">Your system design must come from a <strong data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4091\">licensed Site Evaluator<\/strong> (or Professional Engineer) or Registered Sanitarian. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4364\">The installer must hold the appropriate state OSSF license (Installer I or II) as required for the type of system being installed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4364\">Maintenance providers must also be licensed or registered. Aerobic system maintenance must be done by licensed maintenance providers unless the homeowner qualifies under certain exemptions (less common).&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4661\"><strong data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4661\">State OSSF Rules &amp; Baseline Standards<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4863\">The baseline rules are in <strong data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4715\">30 TAC Chapter 285<\/strong>, covering spacing, setbacks, treatment levels, minimum system design standards, permitted materials, etc.<a href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf\"> https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"5006\">You must comply with whichever is stricter: the state rule or the county\/authorized-agent rule. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5239\">Some properties or systems may qualify for <strong data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5069\">exemptions<\/strong> (for example, very large acreage, grandfathered systems, etc.), but you must confirm eligibility with the permitting authority. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5291\"><strong data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5291\">Change of Ownership \/ Transfer Requirements<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"5297\" data-end=\"5516\">If you buy a property with an existing aerobic system, you must file <strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5389\">Change of Ownership<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5418\">Homeowner\u2019s Information<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5448\">Maintenance Contract<\/strong> forms with Collin County.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5620\">The maintenance contract must be updated into your name. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need to apply for OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) through Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">\u2022 If your property is located OUTSIDE of city limits \u2013 you are required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>. You can find instructions on how to use the portal, as well as other helpful information, <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/civic-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a>.<br>IF YOU ARE BUILDING A NEW STRUCTURE THAT WILL CONNECT TO A NEW OSSF, THEN APPLY FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FIRST AND STAFF WILL THEN SEND AN ASSOCIATED OSSF PERMIT THROUGH YOUR PORTAL TO BE COMPLETED BY YOU. DO NOT APPLY FOR A SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND OSSF PERMIT.<\/p><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">\u2022 If your property is located INSIDE of city limits \u2013 you MAY BE required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List<\/a> of the permitting agency (Authorized Agent) for each city. First select \u201cCollin\u201d from the dropdown County list. If your city is not listed, Collin County is your Authorized Agent.<br>If Collin County is your permitting authority and you are adding a new structure, altering an existing structure or building a swimming pool on a property with an existing OSSF, you are required to apply for a Review of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">I have purchased a property that has an aerobic OSSF system. How do I register the OSSF in my name?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Collin County requires three (3) forms when property is sold that has aerobic system:<\/span><\/span><br><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1) Change of Ownership &amp; (2) Aerobic Wastewater Homeowner's Information sheet<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">, and<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">(3) Maintenance contract in new owner's name (must be obtained from your licensed maintenance provider).<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Submit the forms through our <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.collincountytx.gov\/Forms\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener&quot;\">OSSF Report Portal.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where do I send OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, or Change of Ownership Forms?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">New OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, and Change of Ownership forms will be submitted through our <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.collincountytx.gov\/Forms\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener&quot;\">OSSF Report Portal.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the minimum lot size to utilize an OSSF on a property?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Any lot divided between 1983 and 2008 (contact Development Services if exact dates in 1983 or 2008 are critical to your project) must start with a minimum of 1 acre (or 1.5 acres if there is a water well on the property) and any lot divided in 2008 or later must start with 1 usable acre (1.5 acres minimum with 1 acre usable if there is a water well on the property). \"Usable\" means usable for OSSF components\/disposal area (excluding most easements, ponds, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What if my lot is smaller than required for OSSF?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">If the small lot existed as that same small lot prior to 1983 (you will have to do your own research to find proof that the lot existed prior to 1983 and present that proof to Development Services) and if the designed\/installed OSSF complies with all requirements set forth the State and County OSSF regulations, then it is allowed.<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Whether or not an OSSF can be designed and installed, meeting all current State and County OSSF regulations, for that specific lot cannot be determined until you hire a 3rd party <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Site_Evaluator_Info_Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\"> to evaluate the site and design a system.<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">If the property was made smaller than the required acreage after the aforementioned dates, the property is ineligible for an OSSF. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY A GOVERNMENT TAKING (FOR A ROADWAY, ETC.) MAY STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN OSSF. CONTACT <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"mailto:developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us\">developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\"> WITH PROOF OF THE GOVERNMENT TAKING FOR REVIEW.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is my Aerobic Systems Information Sheet Link for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the On-Site Sewage Facilities Rules and Regulations for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>COLLIN COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">4690 Community Ave, Ste 200<br>MCKINNEY , TX, 75071<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">entire County except Cities of Dallas &amp; Murphy, and other AAs: Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Nevada, Royse City<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">825 N MCDONALD ST STE 170<br>MCKINNEY, TX, 75069 - 2175<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">MISTY BROWN<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 548-5585<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">MBROWN@CO.COLLIN.TX.US<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 7:30am-4:00pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 548-5555<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620046<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620046\">620046.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"242\">1. <strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"242\">Which Permitting Authority Applies<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"474\">Even inside city limits, you <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"343\">may still need to apply for an OSSF permit through Collin County<\/strong> (via their Citizen Self-Service portal) if your city is not the county\u2019s authorized agent. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"659\">The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a list of which cities act as the local \u201cAuthorized Agent\u201d for OSSF permitting. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"785\">If your city is already an authorized OSSF permitting agent, then the city\u2019s rules (in addition to state rules) will apply.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"850\">2. <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"850\">Review of Existing OSSF when making improvements<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1092\">If you are building a new structure, adding on, or making improvements on a property that already has an OSSF, you must apply for a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement\u201d permit. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1227\">You can\u2019t just assume the existing system is adequate for additional loads without checking. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1283\">3. <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1283\">Lot Size \/ Minimum Acreage Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1592\">Collin County\u2019s rules require minimum lot (tract) size requirements for OSSF eligibility. If your lot is too small (or was made smaller after certain dates), it may be ineligible for a septic system unless it qualifies under older \u201cgrandfathered\u201d subdivision rules. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1786\">The OSSF must have adequate \u201cusable area\u201d for the disposal\/delivery components (i.e. drainfields, spray fields, etc.), excluding easements, ponds, etc. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\">4. <strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1834\">Standards Beyond State Minimums<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2009\">Collin County has a <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1873\">Court Order<\/strong> (CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that imposes <strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1935\">more stringent rules<\/strong> than the state minimum for OSSFs. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2186\">These might include stricter design rules, inspection requirements, or maintenance obligations beyond what 30 TAC Chapter 285 demands. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2240\">5. <strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2240\">License to Operate \/ Final Inspection<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2420\">In Collin County, your building cannot be occupied until the system <strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2339\">passes final inspection<\/strong> and is granted a <strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2379\">License to Operate<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2508\">This applies even inside city limits if Collin County is your permitting authority.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2607\">6. <strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2607\">Maintenance, Reporting &amp; Chlorination (for aerobic systems or alternative systems)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2720\">If your system is not a conventional anaerobic tank + drain field (i.e. uses aerobic treatment or disinfection):<\/p><p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2853\">You must have a <strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2764\">maintenance contract<\/strong> in effect from the date your system is approved. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3068\">The initial maintenance contract lasts <strong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2906\">2 years<\/strong>. After that, you must renew it. Collin County requires renewal paperwork to be submitted <strong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3014\">30 days before<\/strong> expiration. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3255\">Maintenance providers must inspect the system <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3146\">at least 3 times per year<\/strong>, roughly every 4 months. Reports go to both you and Collin County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3517\">For systems with spray (or surface) discharge, <strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3317\">chlorine<\/strong> must always be maintained. The homeowner is responsible for ensuring chlorine is present. Only <strong data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3442\">approved chlorine tablets<\/strong> (not pool chlorine) may be used. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3710\">You must provide <strong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3547\">access<\/strong> to the system during normal business hours for inspections or spot checks by Collin County or your maintenance provider. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3754\">7. <strong data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3754\">No Unauthorized Alterations<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3987\">Once installed and approved, you may <strong data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3808\">not alter<\/strong> the system (e.g. move spray heads, change flow, connect additional buildings) without applying for a <strong data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3944\">Septic Repair \/ Upgrade Permit<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4063\">Any proposed changes must go through the county (or city agent) review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n                <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Royse City\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Royse City<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Royce City?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>ROCKWALL COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">1101 E Yellowjacket Ln STE 130<br>ROCKWALL , TX, 75087<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">City of Rockwall, City of Royse City (AA), unincorporated Rockwall County<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">1101 E YELLOWJACKET LN STE 130<br>ROCKWALL, TX, 75087 - 4845<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Charisa Hauser<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 204-7600<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">chauser@rockwallcountytexas.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 204-7609<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620161<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620161\">620161.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"182\">1. <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"182\">Permits &amp; Authority<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"347\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"306\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Health<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8881\/docs\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"577\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">City of Greenville<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"761\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"628\">TCEQ-approved order<\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">2. <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"809\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1000\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"882\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1201\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1096\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \/ OSSF designs. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/10268\/docs\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1335\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1374\">3. <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1549\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1678\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \/ state electrical and system standards.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1730\">4. <strong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1730\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1961\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1837\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2138\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2271\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2347\">5. <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2347\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \/ aerobic systems)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2537\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2679\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\/state rules.<\/p><p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2818\">Reports of maintenance\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \/ environmental department.<\/p><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2891\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2939\">6. <strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2939\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3092\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3376\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Caddo Mill\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Caddo Mill<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF authorized agent for Caddo Mills?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>CITY OF CADDO MILLS AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">2701 Johnson St<br>Greenville, TX, 75401<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">administered by Hunt County<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE, TX, 75401 - 4240<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Brittnay Cooper<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(903) 408-4140<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">bcooper@huntcounty.net<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(903) 454-3721<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620388<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620388\">620388.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I find OSSF information for Caddo Mills, Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ecode360.com\/40859539\">https:\/\/ecode360.com\/40859539<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"182\">1. <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"182\">Permits &amp; Authority<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"347\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"306\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Health<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8881\/docs\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"577\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">City of Greenville<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"761\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"628\">TCEQ-approved order<\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">2. <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"809\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1000\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"882\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1201\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1096\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \/ OSSF designs. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/10268\/docs\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1335\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1374\">3. <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1549\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1678\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \/ state electrical and system standards.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1730\">4. <strong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1730\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1961\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1837\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2138\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2271\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2347\">5. <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2347\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \/ aerobic systems)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2537\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2679\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\/state rules.<\/p><p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2818\">Reports of maintenance\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \/ environmental department.<\/p><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2891\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2939\">6. <strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2939\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3092\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3376\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Collin County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Collin County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>If your septic (OSSF) system is outside city limits in <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"79\">Collin County, Texas<\/strong>, there are several special rules and considerations you\u2019ll need to follow to remain compliant and protect your investment. Below is a checklist of key things to watch out for (state &amp; county) plus practical best practices.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"357\">Key Regulatory &amp; Permitting Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"413\"><strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"413\">Permitting via Collin County (Authorized Agent)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"596\">For properties <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"457\">outside city limits<\/strong>, Collin County is your permitting authority for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) \/ septic systems.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"859\">If you\u2019re building a <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"640\">new structure<\/strong>, altering an existing one, or building a pool on a property that already has a septic system, you must submit a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement\u201d permit.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"899\">County OSSF Rules &amp; Court Order<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1157\">Collin County has adopted local OSSF rules (via Court Order CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that supplement or in some cases exceed state minimums. You must obey both state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) and that local order. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1308\">The county\u2019s rules can impose more stringent standards on lot size, setbacks, maintenance frequency, etc.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20%28CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11%29.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1351\">Lot Size &amp; Usable Acreage Minimums<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1741\">For lots subdivided between 1983 and 2008, a minimum of <strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1423\">1 acre<\/strong> is required (or <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1453\">1.5 acres<\/strong> if there\u2019s a water well on the lot). For lots subdivided in 2008 or later, you need at least <strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1564\">1 usable acre<\/strong> (or 1.5 acres if there\u2019s a well). \u201cUsable\u201d means that area must be clear of impeding constraints (easements, steep slopes, ponds, etc.). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1961\">If your lot size has been reduced after these dates below those thresholds, it may disqualify you from an OSSF (unless there has been a government taking or other exception). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2019\"><strong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2019\">License to Operate \/ Final Inspection Requirement<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2220\">After installation or repair, your system must pass final inspection and receive a <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2130\">License to Operate<\/strong> before the dwelling or structure can be occupied. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf&nbsp;<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2372\">If not maintained or inspected over time, the license may be jeopardized (especially for aerobic systems). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2372\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2427\">Maintenance Contracts, Inspections &amp; Reporting<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2590\">If your system is an <strong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2484\">aerobic \/ treatment system<\/strong>, you must maintain a valid <strong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2536\">maintenance contract<\/strong> at all times. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2798\">Initially, the original installer\u2019s contract covers 2 years. After that, the property owner must renew or arrange a contract with a licensed maintenance provider. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"3024\">Maintenance companies for aerobic systems are required to <strong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2905\">inspect the system three times per year<\/strong> (i.e. every 4 months) and submit reports to Collin County and the homeowner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3220\">Disinfection (chlorine) must be present in irrigation systems at all times. Only approved chlorine tablets (not swimming pool chlorine) are allowed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3403\">The county has the right to inspect your system (spot checks, complaints, etc.) without prior permission, during regular working hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3441\"><strong data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3441\">Emergency Repairs &amp; Reporting<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3725\">Certain emergency repairs (e.g. replacing lids, risers, damaged lines) do not require a full permit\u2014but they must be <strong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3587\">reported in writing<\/strong> to the permitting authority within <strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3635\">72 hours<\/strong> after repairs begin. (Per Texas state OSSF law) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3974\">For non-emergency larger repairs or changes, you must obtain a <strong data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3819\">repair\/upgrade permit<\/strong> via Collin County. You may not unilaterally alter the system (especially aerobic units) without formal approval. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4022\"><strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4022\">Design, Evaluator &amp; Installer Licensing<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4186\">Your system design must come from a <strong data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4091\">licensed Site Evaluator<\/strong> (or Professional Engineer) or Registered Sanitarian. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4364\">The installer must hold the appropriate state OSSF license (Installer I or II) as required for the type of system being installed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic<\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4364\">Maintenance providers must also be licensed or registered. Aerobic system maintenance must be done by licensed maintenance providers unless the homeowner qualifies under certain exemptions (less common).&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4661\"><strong data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4661\">State OSSF Rules &amp; Baseline Standards<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4863\">The baseline rules are in <strong data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4715\">30 TAC Chapter 285<\/strong>, covering spacing, setbacks, treatment levels, minimum system design standards, permitted materials, etc.<a href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf\"> https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4869\" data-end=\"5006\">You must comply with whichever is stricter: the state rule or the county\/authorized-agent rule. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5239\">Some properties or systems may qualify for <strong data-start=\"5055\" data-end=\"5069\">exemptions<\/strong> (for example, very large acreage, grandfathered systems, etc.), but you must confirm eligibility with the permitting authority. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5291\"><strong data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5291\">Change of Ownership \/ Transfer Requirements<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"5297\" data-end=\"5516\">If you buy a property with an existing aerobic system, you must file <strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5389\">Change of Ownership<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5418\">Homeowner\u2019s Information<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5448\">Maintenance Contract<\/strong> forms with Collin County.&nbsp;<a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"> https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5522\" data-end=\"5620\">The maintenance contract must be updated into your name. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Do I need to apply for OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facility) through Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">\u2022 If your property is located OUTSIDE of city limits \u2013 you are required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>. You can find instructions on how to use the portal, as well as other helpful information, <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/civic-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a>.<br>IF YOU ARE BUILDING A NEW STRUCTURE THAT WILL CONNECT TO A NEW OSSF, THEN APPLY FOR YOUR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FIRST AND STAFF WILL THEN SEND AN ASSOCIATED OSSF PERMIT THROUGH YOUR PORTAL TO BE COMPLETED BY YOU. DO NOT APPLY FOR A SEPARATE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND OSSF PERMIT.<\/p><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6;margin:5px 20px 10px !important;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">\u2022 If your property is located INSIDE of city limits \u2013 you MAY BE required to apply for an OSSF permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">List<\/a> of the permitting agency (Authorized Agent) for each city. First select \u201cCollin\u201d from the dropdown County list. If your city is not listed, Collin County is your Authorized Agent.<br>If Collin County is your permitting authority and you are adding a new structure, altering an existing structure or building a swimming pool on a property with an existing OSSF, you are required to apply for a Review of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement permit through the <a style=\"text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/collincountytx-energovweb.tylerhost.net\/apps\/selfservice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collin County Citizen Self-Service Portal<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">I have purchased a property that has an aerobic OSSF system. How do I register the OSSF in my name?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Collin County requires three (3) forms when property is sold that has aerobic system:<\/span><\/span><br><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1) Change of Ownership &amp; (2) Aerobic Wastewater Homeowner's Information sheet<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">, and<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">(3) Maintenance contract in new owner's name (must be obtained from your licensed maintenance provider).<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Submit the forms through our <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.collincountytx.gov\/Forms\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener&quot;\">OSSF Report Portal.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where do I send OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, or Change of Ownership Forms?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">New OSSF Contracts, Maintenance Reports, and Change of Ownership forms will be submitted through our <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.collincountytx.gov\/Forms\/DS-AerobicPermit-Prod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener&quot;\">OSSF Report Portal.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the minimum lot size to utilize an OSSF on a property?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Any lot divided between 1983 and 2008 (contact Development Services if exact dates in 1983 or 2008 are critical to your project) must start with a minimum of 1 acre (or 1.5 acres if there is a water well on the property) and any lot divided in 2008 or later must start with 1 usable acre (1.5 acres minimum with 1 acre usable if there is a water well on the property). \"Usable\" means usable for OSSF components\/disposal area (excluding most easements, ponds, etc.).<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What if my lot is smaller than required for OSSF?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">If the small lot existed as that same small lot prior to 1983 (you will have to do your own research to find proof that the lot existed prior to 1983 and present that proof to Development Services) and if the designed\/installed OSSF complies with all requirements set forth the State and County OSSF regulations, then it is allowed.<\/span><\/span><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Whether or not an OSSF can be designed and installed, meeting all current State and County OSSF regulations, for that specific lot cannot be determined until you hire a 3rd party <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Site_Evaluator_Info_Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registered Sanitarian or Professional Engineer<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\"> to evaluate the site and design a system.<\/span><\/span><br><br><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">If the property was made smaller than the required acreage after the aforementioned dates, the property is ineligible for an OSSF. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY A GOVERNMENT TAKING (FOR A ROADWAY, ETC.) MAY STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN OSSF. CONTACT <\/span><\/span><a style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" href=\"mailto:developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us\">developmentservices@co.collin.tx.us<\/a><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:16px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\"> WITH PROOF OF THE GOVERNMENT TAKING FOR REVIEW.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is my Aerobic Systems Information Sheet Link for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/Aerobic_Systems_Information_Sheet.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the On-Site Sewage Facilities Rules and Regulations for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/On-Site%20Sewage%20Facilities%20Rules%20and%20Regulations%20(CO.%20No.%202008-187-03-11).pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>COLLIN COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">4690 Community Ave, Ste 200<br>MCKINNEY , TX, 75071<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">entire County except Cities of Dallas &amp; Murphy, and other AAs: Fairview, Farmersville, Frisco, Nevada, Royse City<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">825 N MCDONALD ST STE 170<br>MCKINNEY, TX, 75069 - 2175<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">MISTY BROWN<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 548-5585<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">MBROWN@CO.COLLIN.TX.US<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 7:30am-4:00pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 548-5555<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620046<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620046\">620046.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Collin County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"242\">1. <strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"242\">Which Permitting Authority Applies<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"474\">Even inside city limits, you <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"343\">may still need to apply for an OSSF permit through Collin County<\/strong> (via their Citizen Self-Service portal) if your city is not the county\u2019s authorized agent. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"659\">The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) maintains a list of which cities act as the local \u201cAuthorized Agent\u201d for OSSF permitting. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"785\">If your city is already an authorized OSSF permitting agent, then the city\u2019s rules (in addition to state rules) will apply.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"850\">2. <strong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"850\">Review of Existing OSSF when making improvements<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1092\">If you are building a new structure, adding on, or making improvements on a property that already has an OSSF, you must apply for a \u201cReview of Existing OSSF for New Construction\/Improvement\u201d permit. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1227\">You can\u2019t just assume the existing system is adequate for additional loads without checking. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1283\">3. <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1283\">Lot Size \/ Minimum Acreage Requirements<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1592\">Collin County\u2019s rules require minimum lot (tract) size requirements for OSSF eligibility. If your lot is too small (or was made smaller after certain dates), it may be ineligible for a septic system unless it qualifies under older \u201cgrandfathered\u201d subdivision rules. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1786\">The OSSF must have adequate \u201cusable area\u201d for the disposal\/delivery components (i.e. drainfields, spray fields, etc.), excluding easements, ponds, etc. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1834\">4. <strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1834\">Standards Beyond State Minimums<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2009\">Collin County has a <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1873\">Court Order<\/strong> (CO No. 2008-187-03-11) that imposes <strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1935\">more stringent rules<\/strong> than the state minimum for OSSFs. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2186\">These might include stricter design rules, inspection requirements, or maintenance obligations beyond what 30 TAC Chapter 285 demands. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2240\">5. <strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2240\">License to Operate \/ Final Inspection<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2420\">In Collin County, your building cannot be occupied until the system <strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2339\">passes final inspection<\/strong> and is granted a <strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2379\">License to Operate<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2508\">This applies even inside city limits if Collin County is your permitting authority.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2607\">6. <strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2607\">Maintenance, Reporting &amp; Chlorination (for aerobic systems or alternative systems)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2720\">If your system is not a conventional anaerobic tank + drain field (i.e. uses aerobic treatment or disinfection):<\/p><p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2853\">You must have a <strong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2764\">maintenance contract<\/strong> in effect from the date your system is approved. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3068\">The initial maintenance contract lasts <strong data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2906\">2 years<\/strong>. After that, you must renew it. Collin County requires renewal paperwork to be submitted <strong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3014\">30 days before<\/strong> expiration. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3255\">Maintenance providers must inspect the system <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3146\">at least 3 times per year<\/strong>, roughly every 4 months. Reports go to both you and Collin County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3517\">For systems with spray (or surface) discharge, <strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3317\">chlorine<\/strong> must always be maintained. The homeowner is responsible for ensuring chlorine is present. Only <strong data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3442\">approved chlorine tablets<\/strong> (not pool chlorine) may be used. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3710\">You must provide <strong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3547\">access<\/strong> to the system during normal business hours for inspections or spot checks by Collin County or your maintenance provider. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3754\">7. <strong data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3754\">No Unauthorized Alterations<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3987\">Once installed and approved, you may <strong data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3808\">not alter<\/strong> the system (e.g. move spray heads, change flow, connect additional buildings) without applying for a <strong data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3944\">Septic Repair \/ Upgrade Permit<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Collin\/collin-combined.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4063\">Any proposed changes must go through the county (or city agent) review.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"McLendon-Chisholm\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>McLendon-Chisholm<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I find the OSSF Permit Application File or Checklist for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/macchis-app-packet.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/macchis-app-packet.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the more technical Septic System Requirements for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mclendon-chisholm.com\/pdfs\/building_dept\/ossf_tech_sheet.pdf\">https:\/\/mclendon-chisholm.com\/pdfs\/building_dept\/ossf_tech_sheet.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the OSSF Permit Application Checklist for McLendon-Chisholm, Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/macchis-app-packet.pdf\">https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/macchis-app-packet.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Frisco\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Frisco<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Frisco, TX in Collin County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>CITY OF FRISCO AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD 3RD FLOOR<br>FRISCO , TX, 75034<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/395\/Building-Inspections<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">City limits<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD FL 3<br>FRISCO, TX, 75034 - 3253<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">GILBERT URVINA<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 292-5301<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">gurvina@friscotexas.gov<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 292-5313<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620262<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620262\">620262.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Frisco, TX in Denton County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>CITY OF FRISCO AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD 3RD FLOOR<br>FRISCO , TX, 75034<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/395\/Building-Inspections<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">City limits<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD FL 3<br>FRISCO, TX, 75034 - 3253<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">GILBERT URVINA<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 292-5301<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">gurvina@friscotexas.gov<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 292-5313<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620262<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620262\">620262.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Hunt County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Hunt County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Hunt County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>HUNT COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE , TX, 75401<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">unincorporated County + Town of Poetry ONLY, except w\/in 2,000 ft from Lake Tawakoni - see Sabine River Authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">2700 JOHNSON ST<br>GREENVILLE, TX, 75401 - 4240<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">BRITTNAY COOPER<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(903) 408-4140<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">BCOOPER@HUNTCOUNTY.NET<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(903) 454-3721<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620107<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620107\">620107.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is my Aerobic Systems Information Sheet Link for Hunt County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/9020\/docs\/Aerobic%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Systems%20Homeowners%20Information.pdf\">https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/9020\/docs\/Aerobic%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Systems%20Homeowners%20Information.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Hunt County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/9020\/docs\/Homeowners%20information%202023.pdf\">https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/9020\/docs\/Homeowners%20information%202023.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Hunt County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"182\">1. <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"182\">Permits &amp; Authority<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"347\">All septic systems in Hunt County must be permitted through the <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"306\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Health<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8881\/docs\/Permits%20and%20Zoning.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"577\">Even when you\u2019re inside a city, Hunt County still retains jurisdiction over private on-site sewage systems. (Cities like Greenville refer septic \/ aerobic system questions to Hunt County) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ci.greenville.tx.us\/FAQ.aspx?QID=87&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">City of Greenville<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"761\">The county is bound by a <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"628\">TCEQ-approved order<\/strong> to enforce OSSF regulations, meaning county rules must comply with or exceed state minimums. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">2. <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"809\">Design &amp; Installation Standards<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1000\">Your system must follow the <strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"882\">state OSSF rules (30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/strong> as well as any additional county requirements set under their approved order. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/8875\/docs\/TCEQ%20Approved%20Order_620107.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1201\">If a lot is being subdivided or developed, the <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1096\">Subdivision &amp; Land Development Regulations<\/strong> for Hunt County include standards for wastewater \/ OSSF designs. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/upload\/page\/10268\/docs\/Hunt%20County%20Subdivision%20and%20Land%20Development%20Regulations%20Adopted.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1335\">The system must meet standard setback, buffer, and soil \/ site evaluation requirements, just as any OSSF outside city limits would.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1374\">3. <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1374\">Electrical &amp; Utilities<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1549\">The property owner is responsible for providing the necessary electrical supply for the OSSF (e.g. wiring, breakers) when required. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1678\">Any equipment (pumps, aerators, controls) must be installed in compliance with county \/ state electrical and system standards.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1730\">4. <strong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1730\">Affidavits, Documentation &amp; Records<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1961\">For systems that require maintenance, Hunt County requires an <strong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1837\">Affidavit for On-Site Sewage Facility<\/strong> to be filed (often in deed records) to notify future owners of the system\u2019s status. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2138\">You\u2019ll have to submit the permit application, homeowners information sheet, technical information sheet, and other standard documents. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2271\">The county maintains checklists and documentation requirements for all OSSF installations. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Hunt County<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2347\">5. <strong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2347\">Maintenance &amp; Reporting (for alternative \/ aerobic systems)<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2537\">If your system is an aerobic or other alternative system, you\u2019ll need a maintenance contract in place. (The homeowner and installer must sign it.) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Hunt%20County\/hunt-county-forms.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Tri-County Septic<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2679\">The maintenance provider must inspect and service the system at intervals required by the contract and as required by county\/state rules.<\/p><p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2818\">Reports of maintenance\/inspection must be submitted to both the property owner and to Hunt County\u2019s health \/ environmental department.<\/p><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2891\">You must allow access to the system for inspections or investigations.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2939\">6. <strong data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2939\">Alterations, Repairs &amp; Upgrades<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3092\">Any changes or upgrades to the system must go through permit review. You can\u2019t alter spray heads, change layout, or expand without county approval.<\/p><p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3376\">Emergency repairs (for example, a broken pump or damaged riser) may be allowed but generally must be reported in writing to the county within a given timeframe (often 72 hours). This mirrors state OSSF rules. (See TCEQ permit requirements) <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Rockwall County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Rockwall County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized OSSF agent for Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><figure class=\"table\"><table style=\"font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\" border=\"1\" summary=\"Dynamically generated table where the first column is for the row headings and each of the other columns indicate the information for the Agent found in the first row.\" title=\"Read by column\"><thead><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Authorized Agent<\/th><th class=\"em7 bold center\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.4px;text-align:center\"><strong>ROCKWALL COUNTY AUTHORIZED AGENT<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Permit Office<br>Location<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">1101 E Yellowjacket Ln STE 130<br>ROCKWALL , TX, 75087<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Web Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Area Served<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">City of Rockwall, City of Royse City (AA), unincorporated Rockwall County<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Mailing Address<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">1101 E YELLOWJACKET LN STE 130<br>ROCKWALL, TX, 75087 - 4845<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Charisa Hauser<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Phone<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 204-7600<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Primary Contact Email<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">chauser@rockwallcountytexas.com<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Office Hours<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Fax<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">(972) 204-7609<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Status<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">Current<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Research<br>Council Fee<br>Account<br>Number<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\">620161<\/td><\/tr><tr><th class=\"FYI em8\" style=\"font-size:0.8em;width:800px\" scope=\"row\">Current Order<br>(Click to download)<\/th><td class=\"em7\" style=\"background-color:inherit;font-family:verdana, sans-serif;font-size:0.7em\"><a style=\"background-color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/www6.tceq.texas.gov\/oars\/index.cfm?fuseaction=Search.download&amp;AUTH_AGENT_AR_NUM=620161\">620161.pdf<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can I get a copy of the OSSF Inspection Handout?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/OSSF_Inspection_List.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">How do I maintain my Septic System to Protect Well Water?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf\">https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/Documents\/ESC-015_Septic_Maintenance.pdf<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the state requirements for for On-Site Septic Systems in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who enforces OSSF in Collin, Hunt and Rockwall Counties in Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">Who Enforces OSSF in Each County<\/h2><div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"><div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"><figure class=\"table\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1002\"><thead data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><tr data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"253\"><th data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">County<\/th><th data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"237\" data-col-size=\"md\">Enforcing Authority \/ Department<\/th><th data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\" data-col-size=\"lg\">Role &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"1002\"><tr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"506\"><td data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"287\">Collin County<\/strong><\/td><td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"354\">Collin County Development Services \/ Engineering \u2013 OSSF program<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"506\">They issue permits, inspect systems, enforce rules in unincorporated areas, handle complaints and spot checks. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collincountytx.gov\/Services\/Engineering\/Development-Services\/on-site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Collin County<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"752\"><td data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"524\">Hunt County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"582\" data-col-size=\"md\">Hunt County Health Department \/ Environmental Officers<\/td><td data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"752\" data-col-size=\"lg\">They manage permit applications, inspections, maintenance oversight, and enforcement of septic \/ aerobic systems in Hunt County. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huntcounty.net\/page\/hunt.septic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">huntcounty.net<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"1002\"><td data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"775\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"774\">Rockwall County<\/strong><\/td><td data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"856\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator \/ County Environmental Health<\/td><td data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1002\">They perform OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforce Texas Health &amp; Safety codes and local ordinances. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div><\/div><hr><h2 data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1051\">\ud83d\udcdc Legal &amp; Regulatory Backing &amp; Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1336\">Texas rules (30 TAC Chapter 285) require that an <strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1124\">authorized agent<\/strong> (often a county or local authority) investigate complaints within <strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1202\">30 days<\/strong>, notify the complainant of findings, and take enforcement action if violations are confirmed. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/regulations\/texas\/30-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-285-71?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">Legal Information Institute<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1520\">If a local permitting authority (the county or city) fails to act on a complaint or enforce, the state (TCEQ) regional office can be engaged. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/10381.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1742\">In Rockwall, there is also an interlocal agreement giving the county responsibility to issue septic permits and perform inspections\/oversight even in some municipal jurisdictions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwall.com\/pz\/Planning\/Documents\/Interlocal%20Agreements\/ILA%20Rockwall%20OSSF.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwall.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does OSSF have in Collin County, Hunt County or Rockwall County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"312\">General (State \/ TCEQ) OSSF Responsibilities<\/h2><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"425\">These are the baseline obligations under Texas OSSF law and regulations that counties often adopt or enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"571\">All construction, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF requires a <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">permit and approved plan<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"785\">Local governments (counties or cities) may act as <strong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"651\">Authorized Agents (AAs)<\/strong> for TCEQ, meaning they administer the OSSF program locally (issue permits, inspect, enforce). <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"929\">OSSFs must be designed according to a <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"845\">site evaluation<\/strong> of soils, topography, and local conditions. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1069\">Maintenance and periodic inspections are required (especially for aerobic \/ alternative systems).&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1251\">Emergency repairs (minor fixes) are allowed without a full permit but must be <strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1162\">reported<\/strong> within <strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1182\">72 hours<\/strong> to the permitting authority. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1404\">The authority must respond to complaints, enforce compliance, and may require corrective actions or penalties. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/assistance\/water\/fyiossfs.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an Aerobic System Maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Where can i find the aerobic Systems Information Sheet link for Rockwall County, Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>https:\/\/www.triseptic.com\/downloads\/Rockwall%20County\/rockwall-county-install-forms.pdf<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Living with your Septic or Aerobic System: Quick Homeowner Tips:<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"371\">Owning a septic or aerobic treatment unit means you\u2019re running a mini wastewater system in your yard. Taking care of it keeps your home safe, your yard clean, and your water healthy.<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"402\"><strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"400\">\ud83d\udca7 Watch Your Water Use<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"465\">Spread out laundry loads instead of doing many in one day.<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"524\">Don\u2019t overload the system with too much water at once.<\/p><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"558\">\ud83d\udeab Be Careful What You Flush<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"642\">Skip additives, yeast, or special treatments \u2014 your system doesn\u2019t need them.<\/p><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"732\">Limit harsh cleaners or chemicals; they kill the good bacteria your system relies on.<\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"764\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"762\">\ud83c\udf74 Kitchen Habits Matter<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"830\">Garbage disposals add extra solids that overwhelm the system.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"918\">The more food waste that goes down the drain, the more often you\u2019ll need pump-outs.<\/p><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"971\">\ud83c\udf31 Take Care of the Spray Field (Aerobic Units)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1056\">Keep grass or plants growing in the spray area to soak up water and nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1141\">Remember: even disinfected water may still carry germs, so avoid standing water.<\/p><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1175\">\u2705 Stay on Top of Maintenance<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1239\">Follow your maintenance contract and inspection schedule.<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1321\">Be mindful of what goes down the drain \u2014 small changes make a big difference.<\/p><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1461\">A little care goes a long way. Good habits keep your system working longer, save you money, and protect your family and the environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Rockwall County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"180\">Jurisdiction &amp; Permitting<\/h2><p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"385\">Even inside city limits, the <strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"265\">Rockwall County Environmental Health Coordinator<\/strong> is responsible for OSSF permitting, inspections, and enforcement in many cases. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"583\">Before issuing building permits, cities require that OSSF system plans and related documentation be <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"542\">approved by the county\u2019s designated representative<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/431\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"802\">When applying for a building permit within a city, part of the requirement is that your OSSF system has the proper <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"720\">county approval<\/strong> (or city + county coordination) in place. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/431\/Requirements?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"854\">\ud83d\udcd0 Land \/ Lot Requirements &amp; System Design<\/h2><p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1036\">Rockwall County requires that each dwelling\u2019s septic system be installed on a lot of at least <strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"965\">1.5 acres<\/strong> (1\u00bd acres) of \u201csuitable land.\u201d <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/DocumentCenter\/View\/8999\/Septic-Permit-Instructions-and-Application?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1306\">The OSSF permit application must include a <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1097\">site survey<\/strong> showing the system\u2019s location, property boundaries, setbacks, and demonstrating it meets required distance separations to property lines, buildings, water sources, etc. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/DocumentCenter\/View\/10889\/Rockwall-County-Subdivision-and-Development-Applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1464\">Your design must follow county and state minimum standards (30 TAC Chapter 285), but local rules may impose more stringent setbacks or buffer requirements.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1514\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Repairs, Alterations &amp; Modifications<\/h2><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1797\">Any repairs, modifications, or extensions to your existing OSSF (especially when changing the footprint, adding spray fields, or upgrading to an alternative system) will require county approval via a <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1756\">repair or modification application<\/strong>. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1918\">Unauthorized alterations without permits can lead to noncompliance or enforcement action by either the city or county.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1968\">\u2705 Inspections, Maintenance &amp; Enforcement<\/h2><p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2109\">The county enforces <strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2017\">Health &amp; Safety Codes<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2043\">Public Nuisance Laws<\/strong>, and septic system rules. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2258\">The owner must allow access to the system for inspections or compliance checks by the county or its agent. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2473\">If your system fails or causes a nuisance (odor, sewage surfacing, contamination), the county (or Environmental Health office) can require corrective action or enforcement. <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rockwallcountytexas.com\/245\/Environmental-Health-Coordinator?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden max-w-[15ch] grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\">rockwallcountytexas.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. 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