{"id":1206,"date":"2025-02-21T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/hill-country\/?page_id=1206"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:28:20","slug":"areas-we-serve","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/hill-country\/areas-we-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas We Serve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tHomeField Hill Country Service Area\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWe Serve The Texas Hill Country\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We proudly serve the cities and towns of inside of the Texas Hill Country with complete septic services. 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County outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"119\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">Medina County, Texas (outside city limits)<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic\\\/OSSF permitting and inspections is:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"121\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">Medina County Environmental Health Department<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"173\\\" data-end=\\\"224\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"173\\\" data-end=\\\"224\\\">Authorized Agent for OSSF (outside city limits)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"226\\\" data-end=\\\"505\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"226\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\">Office:<\\\/strong> Medina County Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<br><strong data-start=\\\"282\\\" data-end=\\\"294\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 1502 Avenue K, Hondo, TX 78861<br><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (830) 741-6153<br><strong data-start=\\\"356\\\" data-end=\\\"377\\\">Main County Line:<\\\/strong> (830) 741-6000<br><strong data-start=\\\"395\\\" data-end=\\\"407\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> Medina County Environmental Health (OSSF section)<br><strong data-start=\\\"460\\\" data-end=\\\"470\\\">Hours:<\\\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"512\\\" data-end=\\\"527\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"550\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"553\\\" data-end=\\\"576\\\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"579\\\" data-end=\\\"597\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"600\\\" data-end=\\\"621\\\">Installer approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"624\\\" data-end=\\\"637\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"640\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\">Aerobic system compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"670\\\" data-end=\\\"716\\\">Final approvals for OSSF outside city limits<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"723\\\" data-end=\\\"760\\\">How to list in HomeField ops docs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"761\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"761\\\" data-end=\\\"804\\\">Authorized Agent (Outside City Limits):<\\\/strong><br>Medina County Environmental Health Department<br>1502 Avenue K<br>Hondo, TX 78861<br>(830) 741-6153<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Medina County - What OSSF region is Medina County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">Medina County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"131\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"131\\\" data-end=\\\"142\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Medina County<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"161\\\" data-end=\\\"212\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"161\\\" data-end=\\\"182\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"183\\\" data-end=\\\"210\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"215\\\" data-end=\\\"270\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"215\\\" data-end=\\\"235\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"272\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Region 13 covers most counties in the San Antonio\\\/Hill Country area, including:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"354\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\">Medina<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"365\\\" data-end=\\\"372\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"375\\\" data-end=\\\"386\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"389\\\" data-end=\\\"396\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"399\\\" data-end=\\\"408\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"411\\\" data-end=\\\"419\\\">Wilson<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"422\\\" data-end=\\\"432\\\">Atascosa<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Medina County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Medina 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\":\"Medina 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\":\"Medina 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\":\"Medina County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Medina County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"207\\\" data-end=\\\"265\\\">Medina County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"242\\\" data-end=\\\"265\\\">Outside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"267\\\" data-end=\\\"320\\\">Outside city limits, septic systems are regulated by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"322\\\" data-end=\\\"446\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"322\\\" data-end=\\\"375\\\">Medina County Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF Program<\\\/strong><br>(Authorized agent for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"448\\\" data-end=\\\"522\\\">County septic page:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"470\\\" data-end=\\\"520\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/medinacountytexas.org\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"524\\\" data-end=\\\"602\\\">State rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"558\\\" data-end=\\\"600\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"609\\\" data-end=\\\"634\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\">You must obtain a permit before:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"697\\\">Installing a new system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"700\\\" data-end=\\\"720\\\">Replacing a system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"723\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\">Expanding or modifying<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"750\\\" data-end=\\\"765\\\">Major repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"767\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\">Permit application and guidance:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"802\\\" data-end=\\\"852\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/medinacountytexas.org\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"913\\\">Work without a permit can result in violations and fines.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"920\\\" data-end=\\\"952\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"954\\\" data-end=\\\"1007\\\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\\\"976\\\" data-end=\\\"996\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> standards.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1009\\\" data-end=\\\"1035\\\">Key design considerations:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1039\\\" data-end=\\\"1074\\\">Site and soil evaluation required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1077\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1126\\\" data-end=\\\"1156\\\">Proper system sizing based on:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1161\\\" data-end=\\\"1172\\\">soil type<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1177\\\" data-end=\\\"1188\\\">home size<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1193\\\" data-end=\\\"1206\\\">water usage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1209\\\" data-end=\\\"1235\\\">Setback requirements from:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1240\\\" data-end=\\\"1247\\\">wells<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1252\\\" data-end=\\\"1268\\\">property lines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1273\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">structures<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1290\\\" data-end=\\\"1304\\\">water bodies<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1306\\\" data-end=\\\"1376\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1332\\\" data-end=\\\"1374\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1378\\\" data-end=\\\"1449\\\">In Medina County, aerobic systems are common due to soil and lot sizes.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1456\\\" data-end=\\\"1488\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1490\\\" data-end=\\\"1529\\\">Required inspections typically include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1533\\\" data-end=\\\"1556\\\">Excavation inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1559\\\" data-end=\\\"1586\\\">Tank placement inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1589\\\" data-end=\\\"1607\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1609\\\" data-end=\\\"1666\\\">System cannot be covered or used until approval is given.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1668\\\" data-end=\\\"1729\\\">All installation must be performed by licensed professionals.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1736\\\" data-end=\\\"1766\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1768\\\" data-end=\\\"1798\\\">If you have an aerobic system:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1800\\\" data-end=\\\"1849\\\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1851\\\" data-end=\\\"1872\\\">Requirements include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1876\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\">Regular service visits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1917\\\">Chlorination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1920\\\" data-end=\\\"1938\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1941\\\" data-end=\\\"1958\\\">Service reports<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1960\\\" data-end=\\\"2052\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1987\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2054\\\" data-end=\\\"2107\\\">Failure to maintain can result in enforcement action.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2114\\\" data-end=\\\"2147\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"2149\\\" data-end=\\\"2166\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2167\\\" data-end=\\\"2210\\\">May be done quickly but should be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2212\\\" data-end=\\\"2229\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2230\\\" data-end=\\\"2238\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2241\\\" data-end=\\\"2249\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2252\\\" data-end=\\\"2264\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2267\\\" data-end=\\\"2277\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2279\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Examples:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2291\\\" data-end=\\\"2309\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2312\\\" data-end=\\\"2330\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2333\\\" data-end=\\\"2357\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2360\\\" data-end=\\\"2377\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2379\\\" data-end=\\\"2426\\\">Always contact the county before major repairs.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2433\\\" data-end=\\\"2463\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2465\\\" data-end=\\\"2488\\\">Medina County enforces:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2492\\\" data-end=\\\"2510\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2513\\\" data-end=\\\"2530\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2533\\\" data-end=\\\"2560\\\">Unpermitted installations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2587\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2589\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">They can issue:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2607\\\" data-end=\\\"2629\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2632\\\" data-end=\\\"2650\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2653\\\" data-end=\\\"2660\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2663\\\" data-end=\\\"2683\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2685\\\" data-end=\\\"2760\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2716\\\" data-end=\\\"2758\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2767\\\" data-end=\\\"2795\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2797\\\" data-end=\\\"2852\\\">Outside city limits in Medina County, pay attention to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2856\\\" data-end=\\\"2874\\\">Soil limitations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2877\\\" data-end=\\\"2895\\\">Floodplain areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2898\\\" data-end=\\\"2925\\\">Well separation distances<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2928\\\" data-end=\\\"2946\\\">Minimum lot size<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2949\\\" data-end=\\\"2967\\\">High groundwater<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2970\\\" data-end=\\\"2998\\\">ETJ vs county jurisdiction<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3000\\\" data-end=\\\"3042\\\">These factors affect system type and cost.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3049\\\" data-end=\\\"3087\\\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Considerations<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3089\\\" data-end=\\\"3111\\\">When property is sold:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3115\\\" data-end=\\\"3141\\\">Septic must be disclosed<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3144\\\" data-end=\\\"3181\\\">Maintenance records may be required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3184\\\" data-end=\\\"3218\\\">Failing systems must be repaired<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Medina County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Medina County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"217\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">Medina County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"252\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">Inside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"276\\\" data-end=\\\"443\\\">Inside city limits, septic systems are typically regulated by the <strong data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\">city<\\\/strong>, not the county, <strong data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">unless the city has formally delegated authority back to Medina County<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"445\\\" data-end=\\\"479\\\">Always confirm jurisdiction first.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"481\\\" data-end=\\\"585\\\">Medina County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"533\\\" data-end=\\\"583\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/medinacountytexas.org\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"587\\\" data-end=\\\"670\\\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"626\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"677\\\" data-end=\\\"727\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\\\/h1><h2 data-start=\\\"729\\\" data-end=\\\"741\\\">Authority<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"742\\\" data-end=\\\"793\\\">Permitting authority inside city limits is usually:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"797\\\" data-end=\\\"835\\\">City Building\\\/Development Department<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"838\\\" data-end=\\\"872\\\">City-contracted authorized agent<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"875\\\" data-end=\\\"915\\\">Medina County (if city defers authority)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"917\\\" data-end=\\\"978\\\">Cities in Medina County where septic may still exist include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"981\\\" data-end=\\\"988\\\">Hondo<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"991\\\" data-end=\\\"1004\\\">Castroville<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1007\\\" data-end=\\\"1015\\\">Devine<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1018\\\" data-end=\\\"1027\\\">Natalia<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1030\\\" data-end=\\\"1039\\\">LaCoste<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1042\\\" data-end=\\\"1059\\\">Lytle (partial)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\">If a city runs its own OSSF program:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1100\\\" data-end=\\\"1139\\\">Permit must be obtained from the city<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1142\\\" data-end=\\\"1169\\\">City performs inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1172\\\" data-end=\\\"1200\\\">City issues final approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1202\\\" data-end=\\\"1241\\\">If the city does <strong data-start=\\\"1219\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\">not<\\\/strong> run a program:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1244\\\" data-end=\\\"1275\\\">Medina County handles permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1277\\\" data-end=\\\"1305\\\">Always verify before filing.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1312\\\" data-end=\\\"1334\\\">Permit Required For<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1335\\\" data-end=\\\"1380\\\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1384\\\" data-end=\\\"1409\\\">New system installation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1412\\\" data-end=\\\"1433\\\">Replacement systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1436\\\" data-end=\\\"1451\\\">Major repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1454\\\" data-end=\\\"1481\\\">Alterations or expansions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1484\\\" data-end=\\\"1512\\\">New construction on septic<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1514\\\" data-end=\\\"1600\\\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1539\\\" data-end=\\\"1598\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1607\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1641\\\" data-end=\\\"1694\\\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\\\"1663\\\" data-end=\\\"1683\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> standards.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1696\\\" data-end=\\\"1766\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1722\\\" data-end=\\\"1764\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1768\\\" data-end=\\\"1818\\\">Cities often impose stricter requirements such as:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1822\\\" data-end=\\\"1862\\\">Aerobic systems required on small lots<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1865\\\" data-end=\\\"1885\\\">Engineered designs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1888\\\" data-end=\\\"1908\\\">Increased setbacks<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1911\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">Spray-field restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1940\\\" data-end=\\\"1971\\\">Minimum lot size requirements<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1974\\\" data-end=\\\"1998\\\">Floodplain limitations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2000\\\" data-end=\\\"2026\\\">Design typically requires:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2029\\\" data-end=\\\"2051\\\">Site\\\/soil evaluation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2054\\\" data-end=\\\"2069\\\">System sizing<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2072\\\" data-end=\\\"2085\\\">Layout plan<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2088\\\" data-end=\\\"2121\\\">Engineer approval in some areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2123\\\" data-end=\\\"2202\\\">If public sewer is available, many cities require connection instead of septic.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2209\\\" data-end=\\\"2226\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2228\\\" data-end=\\\"2257\\\">Inspections are performed by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2277\\\">City inspector<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2280\\\" data-end=\\\"2311\\\">County inspector (if delegated)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2313\\\" data-end=\\\"2339\\\">Typical inspection stages:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2342\\\" data-end=\\\"2354\\\">Excavation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2357\\\" data-end=\\\"2373\\\">Tank placement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2376\\\" data-end=\\\"2394\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2436\\\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2438\\\" data-end=\\\"2512\\\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2468\\\" data-end=\\\"2510\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2519\\\" data-end=\\\"2549\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2551\\\" data-end=\\\"2604\\\">Aerobic systems inside city limits generally require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2608\\\" data-end=\\\"2637\\\">Active maintenance contract<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2640\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">Routine service reports<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2668\\\" data-end=\\\"2682\\\">Chlorination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2685\\\" data-end=\\\"2703\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2705\\\" data-end=\\\"2797\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2732\\\" data-end=\\\"2795\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2799\\\" data-end=\\\"2818\\\">Cities may require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2821\\\" data-end=\\\"2844\\\">Maintenance affidavit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2847\\\" data-end=\\\"2866\\\">Proof of contract<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2869\\\" data-end=\\\"2893\\\">Transfer documentation<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2900\\\" data-end=\\\"2923\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"2925\\\" data-end=\\\"2942\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2943\\\" data-end=\\\"2993\\\">May be performed immediately but must be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2995\\\" data-end=\\\"3012\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3013\\\" data-end=\\\"3021\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3024\\\" data-end=\\\"3032\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3035\\\" data-end=\\\"3047\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3050\\\" data-end=\\\"3060\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3062\\\" data-end=\\\"3089\\\">Examples requiring permits:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3092\\\" data-end=\\\"3110\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3113\\\" data-end=\\\"3131\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3134\\\" data-end=\\\"3158\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3161\\\" data-end=\\\"3178\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3180\\\" data-end=\\\"3245\\\">Always confirm with city authority before starting major repairs.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3252\\\" data-end=\\\"3282\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3284\\\" data-end=\\\"3299\\\">Cities enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3303\\\" data-end=\\\"3321\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3324\\\" data-end=\\\"3341\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3344\\\" data-end=\\\"3373\\\">Non-permitted installations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3376\\\" data-end=\\\"3400\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3402\\\" data-end=\\\"3417\\\">They may issue:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3420\\\" data-end=\\\"3442\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3445\\\" data-end=\\\"3463\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3466\\\" data-end=\\\"3473\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3476\\\" data-end=\\\"3496\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3573\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"3529\\\" data-end=\\\"3571\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3580\\\" data-end=\\\"3632\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Medina County Cities<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3634\\\" data-end=\\\"3671\\\">Inside city limits you must consider:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3675\\\" data-end=\\\"3705\\\">Availability of public sewer<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3708\\\" data-end=\\\"3739\\\">Minimum lot size requirements<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3742\\\" data-end=\\\"3767\\\">Floodplain restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3770\\\" data-end=\\\"3788\\\">High groundwater<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3791\\\" data-end=\\\"3809\\\">Soil limitations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3812\\\" data-end=\\\"3838\\\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3840\\\" data-end=\\\"3919\\\">Many Medina County cities restrict new septic systems where sewer is available.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Comal County - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Comal County outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"49\\\">Comal County, Texas (outside city limits)<\\\/strong>, septic\\\/OSSF regulation is handled by the county\u2019s Environmental Health office.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"131\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Comal County OSSF<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"222\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"222\\\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"224\\\" data-end=\\\"289\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"224\\\" data-end=\\\"236\\\">Address:<\\\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Drive<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"291\\\" data-end=\\\"320\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"291\\\" data-end=\\\"301\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong><br>(830) 608-2090<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"322\\\" data-end=\\\"399\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"322\\\" data-end=\\\"334\\\">Website:<\\\/strong><br>Comal County Environmental Health \u2013 OSSF \\\/ Septic Permitting<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"401\\\" data-end=\\\"450\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"401\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\">Hours:<\\\/strong><br>Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"494\\\">They handle (outside city limits)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"497\\\" data-end=\\\"517\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"520\\\" data-end=\\\"543\\\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"546\\\" data-end=\\\"574\\\">Site\\\/site soil evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"577\\\" data-end=\\\"590\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"625\\\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"648\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">Installer coordination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"674\\\" data-end=\\\"899\\\">Cities like New Braunfels, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, etc., may have their own jurisdiction <strong data-start=\\\"763\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">inside city limits<\\\/strong>, but for rural\\\/unincorporated areas the <strong data-start=\\\"826\\\" data-end=\\\"874\\\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong> is the authorized agent.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Comal County - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for New Braunfels Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"153\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">New Braunfels, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"118\\\">inside the city limits<\\\/strong> or in the ETJ\\\/outside city limits.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"155\\\" data-end=\\\"193\\\">Inside New Braunfels city limits<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"302\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"198\\\" data-end=\\\"223\\\">City of New Braunfels<\\\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"304\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"304\\\" data-end=\\\"359\\\">City of New Braunfels \u2013 Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"374\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130<br><strong data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"426\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (830) 221-4041<br><strong data-start=\\\"444\\\" data-end=\\\"459\\\">Department:<\\\/strong> Planning &amp; Development Services \\\/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\\\"517\\\" data-end=\\\"529\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> City of New Braunfels Environmental Health (OSSF)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"581\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"598\\\" data-end=\\\"614\\\">Septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"617\\\" data-end=\\\"630\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Repairs\\\/alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"657\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"677\\\" data-end=\\\"708\\\">Compliance within city limits<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"715\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Outside city limits (Comal County area around New Braunfels)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"780\\\" data-end=\\\"848\\\">If the property is <strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">outside city limits<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"850\\\" data-end=\\\"965\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"850\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Dr<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<br>(830) 608-2090<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Comal County - What OSSF region is Comal County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"331\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"210\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Comal County<br><strong data-start=\\\"226\\\" data-end=\\\"247\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"248\\\" data-end=\\\"275\\\">Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"278\\\" data-end=\\\"303\\\">TCEQ Regional Office:<\\\/strong> San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"333\\\" data-end=\\\"426\\\">Region 13 covers much of the San Antonio\u2013Hill Country area and supports authorized agents in:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"436\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"439\\\" data-end=\\\"450\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"453\\\" data-end=\\\"461\\\">Medina<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"464\\\" data-end=\\\"471\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"474\\\" data-end=\\\"483\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"486\\\" data-end=\\\"494\\\">Wilson<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"497\\\" data-end=\\\"512\\\">Atascosa<br>etc.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Comal County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Comal 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\":\"Comal 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\":\"Comal 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\":\"Comal County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Comal County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"241\\\" data-end=\\\"298\\\">Comal County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"298\\\">Outside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"300\\\" data-end=\\\"353\\\">Outside city limits, septic systems are regulated by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"355\\\" data-end=\\\"470\\\"><span class=\\\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"355\\\" data-end=\\\"396\\\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><\\\/span><br>as the authorized agent for<br><span class=\\\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"429\\\" data-end=\\\"470\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"472\\\" data-end=\\\"532\\\">County septic program:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"497\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.co.comal.tx.us\\\/eh.htm<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"612\\\">State rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"568\\\" data-end=\\\"610\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"619\\\" data-end=\\\"644\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"646\\\" data-end=\\\"681\\\">A county permit is required before:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"685\\\" data-end=\\\"717\\\">Installing a new septic system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"720\\\" data-end=\\\"740\\\">Replacing a system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"743\\\" data-end=\\\"767\\\">Expanding or modifying<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"770\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Major repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"816\\\">New construction on septic<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"818\\\" data-end=\\\"875\\\">Permit information:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"840\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.co.comal.tx.us\\\/eh.htm<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"877\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\">Operating without a permit can result in enforcement and fines.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"947\\\" data-end=\\\"979\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"981\\\" data-end=\\\"1058\\\">All systems must comply with <strong data-start=\\\"1010\\\" data-end=\\\"1030\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> and Comal County standards.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1060\\\" data-end=\\\"1085\\\">Required design steps<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1088\\\" data-end=\\\"1114\\\">Site and soil evaluation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1117\\\" data-end=\\\"1154\\\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1157\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\">Proper system sizing<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1182\\\" data-end=\\\"1195\\\">Layout plan<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1197\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">Key local considerations<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1226\\\" data-end=\\\"1263\\\">Comal County has challenging terrain:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1266\\\" data-end=\\\"1289\\\">Rocky\\\/limestone soils<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1292\\\" data-end=\\\"1310\\\">Thin soil layers<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1313\\\" data-end=\\\"1334\\\">Hill country slopes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1337\\\" data-end=\\\"1355\\\">Floodplain areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1357\\\" data-end=\\\"1373\\\">Because of this:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1376\\\" data-end=\\\"1409\\\">Aerobic systems are very common<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1412\\\" data-end=\\\"1447\\\">Engineered systems often required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1450\\\" data-end=\\\"1477\\\">Larger setbacks may apply<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1479\\\" data-end=\\\"1549\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1505\\\" data-end=\\\"1547\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1556\\\" data-end=\\\"1588\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1590\\\" data-end=\\\"1627\\\">Required inspections usually include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1631\\\" data-end=\\\"1654\\\">Excavation inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1657\\\" data-end=\\\"1684\\\">Tank placement inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1687\\\" data-end=\\\"1705\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1707\\\" data-end=\\\"1755\\\">System cannot be covered or used until approved.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1757\\\" data-end=\\\"1807\\\">All work must be performed by licensed installers.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1814\\\" data-end=\\\"1844\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">For aerobic systems (very common in Comal County):<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1947\\\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1949\\\" data-end=\\\"1970\\\">Requirements include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1973\\\" data-end=\\\"1997\\\">Regular service visits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2000\\\" data-end=\\\"2023\\\">Chlorine disinfection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2026\\\" data-end=\\\"2044\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2047\\\" data-end=\\\"2064\\\">Service reports<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2066\\\" data-end=\\\"2158\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2093\\\" data-end=\\\"2156\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2160\\\" data-end=\\\"2203\\\">Failure to maintain can lead to violations.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2210\\\" data-end=\\\"2243\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"2245\\\" data-end=\\\"2262\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2263\\\" data-end=\\\"2311\\\">May be performed quickly but should be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2313\\\" data-end=\\\"2330\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2331\\\" data-end=\\\"2339\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2342\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2353\\\" data-end=\\\"2365\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2368\\\" data-end=\\\"2378\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2380\\\" data-end=\\\"2389\\\">Examples:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2392\\\" data-end=\\\"2410\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2413\\\" data-end=\\\"2431\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2434\\\" data-end=\\\"2458\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2461\\\" data-end=\\\"2478\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2480\\\" data-end=\\\"2527\\\">Always contact the county before major repairs.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2534\\\" data-end=\\\"2564\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2566\\\" data-end=\\\"2588\\\">Comal County enforces:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2592\\\" data-end=\\\"2610\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2613\\\" data-end=\\\"2630\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2633\\\" data-end=\\\"2660\\\">Unpermitted installations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2663\\\" data-end=\\\"2687\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2689\\\" data-end=\\\"2704\\\">They can issue:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2707\\\" data-end=\\\"2729\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2732\\\" data-end=\\\"2750\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2753\\\" data-end=\\\"2760\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2783\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2785\\\" data-end=\\\"2860\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2816\\\" data-end=\\\"2858\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2867\\\" data-end=\\\"2911\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Comal County<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2913\\\" data-end=\\\"2957\\\">Outside city limits, pay close attention to:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2959\\\" data-end=\\\"2977\\\">Soil &amp; terrain<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2980\\\" data-end=\\\"3000\\\">Rock and limestone<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3003\\\" data-end=\\\"3018\\\">Shallow soils<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3021\\\" data-end=\\\"3034\\\">Sloped lots<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3036\\\" data-end=\\\"3056\\\">Water protection<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3059\\\" data-end=\\\"3091\\\">Edwards Aquifer recharge zones<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3094\\\" data-end=\\\"3110\\\">Creek setbacks<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3113\\\" data-end=\\\"3129\\\">Well distances<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3131\\\" data-end=\\\"3143\\\">Lot size<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3146\\\" data-end=\\\"3177\\\">Minimum lot size requirements<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3180\\\" data-end=\\\"3202\\\">Space for drainfield<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3204\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Floodplain restrictions<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3234\\\" data-end=\\\"3277\\\">Systems may require elevation or redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3279\\\" data-end=\\\"3329\\\">These factors heavily affect system type and cost.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3336\\\" data-end=\\\"3374\\\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Considerations<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3376\\\" data-end=\\\"3398\\\">When property is sold:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3402\\\" data-end=\\\"3428\\\">Septic must be disclosed<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3431\\\" data-end=\\\"3468\\\">Maintenance records may be required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3471\\\" data-end=\\\"3505\\\">Failing systems must be repaired<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Comal County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Comal County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"221\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">Comal County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"255\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">Inside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"461\\\">Inside city limits, septic systems are usually regulated by the <strong data-start=\\\"343\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">city<\\\/strong>, not Comal County, unless the city has delegated authority back to the county or to another authorized agent.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"463\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\">Always verify jurisdiction first.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"584\\\">Comal County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"549\\\" data-end=\\\"582\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.co.comal.tx.us\\\/eh.htm<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"586\\\" data-end=\\\"669\\\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"625\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"726\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\\\/h1><h2 data-start=\\\"728\\\" data-end=\\\"740\\\">Authority<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"741\\\" data-end=\\\"795\\\">Inside city limits, permitting authority is typically:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\">City building\\\/development department<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"840\\\" data-end=\\\"874\\\">City-contracted authorized agent<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"877\\\" data-end=\\\"916\\\">Comal County (if city defers authority)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"918\\\" data-end=\\\"978\\\">Cities in Comal County where septic may still exist include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"981\\\" data-end=\\\"1028\\\">New Braunfels (older properties or ETJ areas)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1031\\\" data-end=\\\"1055\\\">Canyon Lake city areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1058\\\" data-end=\\\"1072\\\">Garden Ridge<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1075\\\" data-end=\\\"1085\\\">Bulverde<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1088\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Fair Oaks Ranch (partial)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">Spring Branch area (ETJ situations)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">If a city runs its own OSSF program:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1194\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\">Permit must be obtained from the city<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1236\\\" data-end=\\\"1263\\\">City performs inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1266\\\" data-end=\\\"1294\\\">City issues final approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1296\\\" data-end=\\\"1315\\\">If the city defers:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1348\\\">Comal County handles permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1350\\\" data-end=\\\"1379\\\">Always confirm before filing.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1386\\\" data-end=\\\"1408\\\">Permit Required For<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1409\\\" data-end=\\\"1454\\\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1458\\\" data-end=\\\"1483\\\">New system installation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1507\\\">Replacement systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1510\\\" data-end=\\\"1525\\\">Major repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1528\\\" data-end=\\\"1555\\\">Alterations or expansions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1558\\\" data-end=\\\"1586\\\">New construction on septic<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1588\\\" data-end=\\\"1674\\\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1672\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1676\\\" data-end=\\\"1755\\\">If public sewer is available, many cities require connection instead of septic.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1762\\\" data-end=\\\"1794\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1796\\\" data-end=\\\"1849\\\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\\\"1818\\\" data-end=\\\"1838\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> standards.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1851\\\" data-end=\\\"1921\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1877\\\" data-end=\\\"1919\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1923\\\" data-end=\\\"1988\\\">Cities in Comal County often impose stricter requirements due to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1992\\\" data-end=\\\"2015\\\">Rocky\\\/limestone soils<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2018\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Edwards Aquifer recharge zone<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2052\\\" data-end=\\\"2069\\\">Small lot sizes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2072\\\" data-end=\\\"2090\\\">Floodplain areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2092\\\" data-end=\\\"2112\\\">Common requirements:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2115\\\" data-end=\\\"2141\\\">Aerobic systems required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2144\\\" data-end=\\\"2164\\\">Engineered designs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2167\\\" data-end=\\\"2187\\\">Increased setbacks<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2190\\\" data-end=\\\"2216\\\">Spray-field restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2219\\\" data-end=\\\"2238\\\">Minimum lot sizes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2241\\\" data-end=\\\"2267\\\">Aquifer protection rules<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2269\\\" data-end=\\\"2295\\\">Design typically requires:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2298\\\" data-end=\\\"2320\\\">Site\\\/soil evaluation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2323\\\" data-end=\\\"2338\\\">System sizing<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2341\\\" data-end=\\\"2354\\\">Layout plan<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2357\\\" data-end=\\\"2390\\\">Engineer approval in many areas<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2397\\\" data-end=\\\"2414\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2416\\\" data-end=\\\"2445\\\">Inspections are performed by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2449\\\" data-end=\\\"2465\\\">City inspector<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2468\\\" data-end=\\\"2499\\\">County inspector (if delegated)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2501\\\" data-end=\\\"2527\\\">Typical inspection stages:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2530\\\" data-end=\\\"2542\\\">Excavation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2545\\\" data-end=\\\"2561\\\">Tank placement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2564\\\" data-end=\\\"2582\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2584\\\" data-end=\\\"2624\\\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2626\\\" data-end=\\\"2700\\\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2656\\\" data-end=\\\"2698\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2707\\\" data-end=\\\"2737\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2739\\\" data-end=\\\"2790\\\">Aerobic systems inside city limits usually require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2794\\\" data-end=\\\"2823\\\">Active maintenance contract<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2826\\\" data-end=\\\"2851\\\">Routine service reports<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2854\\\" data-end=\\\"2868\\\">Chlorination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2871\\\" data-end=\\\"2889\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2891\\\" data-end=\\\"2983\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2981\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2985\\\" data-end=\\\"3004\\\">Cities may require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3007\\\" data-end=\\\"3039\\\">Recorded maintenance affidavit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3042\\\" data-end=\\\"3061\\\">Proof of contract<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3064\\\" data-end=\\\"3088\\\">Transfer documentation<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3095\\\" data-end=\\\"3118\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"3120\\\" data-end=\\\"3137\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3138\\\" data-end=\\\"3184\\\">May be performed quickly but must be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3186\\\" data-end=\\\"3203\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3204\\\" data-end=\\\"3212\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3215\\\" data-end=\\\"3223\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3226\\\" data-end=\\\"3238\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3241\\\" data-end=\\\"3251\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3253\\\" data-end=\\\"3280\\\">Examples requiring permits:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3283\\\" data-end=\\\"3301\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3304\\\" data-end=\\\"3322\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3325\\\" data-end=\\\"3349\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3352\\\" data-end=\\\"3369\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3371\\\" data-end=\\\"3436\\\">Always confirm with city authority before starting major repairs.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3443\\\" data-end=\\\"3473\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3475\\\" data-end=\\\"3490\\\">Cities enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3494\\\" data-end=\\\"3512\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3515\\\" data-end=\\\"3532\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3535\\\" data-end=\\\"3564\\\">Non-permitted installations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3567\\\" data-end=\\\"3591\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3593\\\" data-end=\\\"3608\\\">They may issue:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3611\\\" data-end=\\\"3633\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3636\\\" data-end=\\\"3654\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3657\\\" data-end=\\\"3664\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3667\\\" data-end=\\\"3687\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3689\\\" data-end=\\\"3764\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"3720\\\" data-end=\\\"3762\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3771\\\" data-end=\\\"3822\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Comal County Cities<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3824\\\" data-end=\\\"3861\\\">Inside city limits, pay attention to:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3863\\\" data-end=\\\"3885\\\">Sewer availability<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3886\\\" data-end=\\\"3938\\\">If sewer is available, connection is often required.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"3940\\\" data-end=\\\"3970\\\">Edwards Aquifer protection<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3971\\\" data-end=\\\"4012\\\">Many areas have strict groundwater rules.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"4014\\\" data-end=\\\"4025\\\">Terrain<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"4028\\\" data-end=\\\"4040\\\">Rocky soil<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4043\\\" data-end=\\\"4051\\\">Slopes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"4054\\\" data-end=\\\"4072\\\">Thin soil layers<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"4074\\\" data-end=\\\"4099\\\">Lot size restrictions<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"4100\\\" data-end=\\\"4153\\\">Small lots may require aerobic or engineered systems.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"4155\\\" data-end=\\\"4183\\\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"4184\\\" data-end=\\\"4241\\\">Some properties inside ETJ may still be county-regulated.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Guadalupe County - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Guadalupe County outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF regulation and permitting) is:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"155\\\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>They administer and enforce OSSF (septic system) rules for areas <strong data-start=\\\"223\\\" data-end=\\\"246\\\">outside city limits<\\\/strong> in the county.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"263\\\" data-end=\\\"275\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"278\\\" data-end=\\\"294\\\">Septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"297\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"334\\\">Installer approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">Repairs and modifications<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"367\\\" data-end=\\\"391\\\">Maintenance compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"393\\\" data-end=\\\"647\\\">Most cities inside Guadalupe County (Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, etc.) may have their own permitting authority within city limits, but the county Environmental Health office is the primary authorized agent for the majority of rural and unincorporated areas.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"294\\\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF \\\/ Septic)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"295\\\" data-end=\\\"345\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"295\\\" data-end=\\\"345\\\">Authorized agent for areas outside city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"347\\\" data-end=\\\"627\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"347\\\" data-end=\\\"358\\\">Office:<\\\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\\\"399\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 310 IH-10 West, Seguin, TX 78155<br><strong data-start=\\\"447\\\" data-end=\\\"457\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (830) 303-8858<br><strong data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\">Main County Line:<\\\/strong> (830) 303-4188<br><strong data-start=\\\"514\\\" data-end=\\\"526\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF section)<br><strong data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"592\\\">Hours:<\\\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"634\\\" data-end=\\\"649\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"692\\\">Septic permits (new systems &amp; repairs)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"695\\\" data-end=\\\"713\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"716\\\" data-end=\\\"737\\\">Installer approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"740\\\" data-end=\\\"753\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"818\\\">Transfers &amp; modifications<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"825\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">How to reference in HomeField ops docs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"1013\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"911\\\">Authorized Agent (Outside City Limits):<\\\/strong><br>Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<br>310 IH-10 W, Seguin, TX 78155<br>(830) 303-8858<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Guadalupe County - What OSSF region is Guadalupe County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"34\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"90\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">&nbsp;<strong data-start=\\\"141\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Guadalupe County<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"225\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"195\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"223\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"228\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"228\\\" data-end=\\\"248\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"328\\\">Region 13 includes (for reference)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"331\\\" data-end=\\\"342\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"345\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"355\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\">Medina<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"366\\\" data-end=\\\"373\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"376\\\" data-end=\\\"385\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"388\\\" data-end=\\\"396\\\">Wilson<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"399\\\" data-end=\\\"409\\\">Atascosa<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"411\\\" data-end=\\\"443\\\">So all three you\u2019ve asked about:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"453\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"456\\\" data-end=\\\"464\\\">Medina<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"467\\\" data-end=\\\"478\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"480\\\" data-end=\\\"524\\\">are in <strong data-start=\\\"487\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong> for OSSF.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Guadalupe County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Guadalupe 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\":\"Guadalupe 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\":\"Guadalupe 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\":\"Guadalupe County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Guadalupe County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"296\\\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"273\\\" data-end=\\\"296\\\">Outside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"298\\\" data-end=\\\"358\\\">Outside city limits, septic (OSSF) regulation is handled by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"360\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\"><span class=\\\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"360\\\" data-end=\\\"401\\\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><\\\/span><br>as the authorized agent for<br><span class=\\\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"434\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"477\\\" data-end=\\\"547\\\">County OSSF page:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"497\\\" data-end=\\\"545\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.guadalupetx.gov\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"549\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">State OSSF rules (30 TAC 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"624\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"658\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"699\\\">You must obtain a county permit before:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"735\\\">Installing a new septic system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"738\\\" data-end=\\\"758\\\">Replacing a system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"761\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Expanding or modifying<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\">Major repairs (tank, drainfield, etc.)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"830\\\" data-end=\\\"909\\\">Permit forms and guidance:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.guadalupetx.gov\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"911\\\" data-end=\\\"980\\\">Operating a system without a permit can result in enforcement action.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"987\\\" data-end=\\\"1019\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1021\\\" data-end=\\\"1092\\\">All systems must comply with <strong data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1070\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> and county standards.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1120\\\">Key design considerations:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1124\\\" data-end=\\\"1155\\\">Soil\\\/site evaluation required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1158\\\" data-end=\\\"1204\\\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1207\\\" data-end=\\\"1237\\\">Proper system sizing based on:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1242\\\" data-end=\\\"1253\\\">Soil type<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1258\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\">home size<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1274\\\" data-end=\\\"1287\\\">water usage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1290\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">Setback requirements:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1316\\\" data-end=\\\"1332\\\">property lines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1337\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">wells<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1349\\\" data-end=\\\"1361\\\">structures<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1366\\\" data-end=\\\"1380\\\">water bodies<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1382\\\" data-end=\\\"1452\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1450\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1454\\\" data-end=\\\"1525\\\">In Guadalupe County, aerobic systems are common due to soil conditions.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1532\\\" data-end=\\\"1564\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1566\\\" data-end=\\\"1605\\\">Required inspections typically include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1609\\\" data-end=\\\"1632\\\">Excavation inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1635\\\" data-end=\\\"1662\\\">Tank placement inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1665\\\" data-end=\\\"1683\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1685\\\" data-end=\\\"1737\\\">The system cannot be covered or used until approved.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1739\\\" data-end=\\\"1800\\\">All installation must be performed by licensed professionals.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1807\\\" data-end=\\\"1855\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements (Aerobic Systems)<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1857\\\" data-end=\\\"1887\\\">If you have an aerobic system:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1889\\\" data-end=\\\"1938\\\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1940\\\" data-end=\\\"1961\\\">Requirements include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1965\\\" data-end=\\\"1994\\\">Regular service inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1997\\\" data-end=\\\"2020\\\">Chlorine disinfection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2023\\\" data-end=\\\"2041\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2044\\\" data-end=\\\"2067\\\">Service reports filed<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2069\\\" data-end=\\\"2161\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2096\\\" data-end=\\\"2159\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2163\\\" data-end=\\\"2222\\\">Failure to maintain can lead to violations and enforcement.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2229\\\" data-end=\\\"2262\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"2264\\\" data-end=\\\"2281\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2282\\\" data-end=\\\"2325\\\">May be done quickly but should be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2327\\\" data-end=\\\"2344\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2345\\\" data-end=\\\"2353\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2356\\\" data-end=\\\"2364\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2367\\\" data-end=\\\"2379\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2382\\\" data-end=\\\"2392\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2394\\\" data-end=\\\"2403\\\">Examples:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2406\\\" data-end=\\\"2424\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2427\\\" data-end=\\\"2445\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2448\\\" data-end=\\\"2472\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2475\\\" data-end=\\\"2492\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2494\\\" data-end=\\\"2546\\\">Always confirm with the county before major repairs.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2553\\\" data-end=\\\"2583\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2585\\\" data-end=\\\"2611\\\">Guadalupe County enforces:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2615\\\" data-end=\\\"2633\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2636\\\" data-end=\\\"2653\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2656\\\" data-end=\\\"2674\\\">Unpermitted work<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2677\\\" data-end=\\\"2701\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2703\\\" data-end=\\\"2718\\\">They can issue:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2721\\\" data-end=\\\"2743\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2746\\\" data-end=\\\"2764\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2767\\\" data-end=\\\"2774\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2777\\\" data-end=\\\"2797\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2799\\\" data-end=\\\"2874\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2830\\\" data-end=\\\"2872\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2881\\\" data-end=\\\"2917\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2919\\\" data-end=\\\"2941\\\">When property is sold:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2945\\\" data-end=\\\"2978\\\">Septic system must be disclosed<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2981\\\" data-end=\\\"3018\\\">Maintenance records may be required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3021\\\" data-end=\\\"3057\\\">Repairs may be required if failing<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3064\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Special Considerations<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3101\\\" data-end=\\\"3159\\\">Outside city limits in Guadalupe County, pay attention to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3163\\\" data-end=\\\"3201\\\">Soil limitations (clay soils common)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3204\\\" data-end=\\\"3236\\\">Aerobic systems often required<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3239\\\" data-end=\\\"3262\\\">Lot size restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3265\\\" data-end=\\\"3292\\\">Floodplain considerations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3322\\\">Well separation distances<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3325\\\" data-end=\\\"3349\\\">High groundwater areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3351\\\" data-end=\\\"3385\\\">These affect system type and cost.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Guadalupe County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Guadalupe County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"212\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\\\"250\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\">Inside City Limits<\\\/strong><\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"473\\\">Inside city limits in Guadalupe County, septic systems are regulated by the <strong data-start=\\\"350\\\" data-end=\\\"358\\\">city<\\\/strong>, not the county, <strong data-start=\\\"376\\\" data-end=\\\"444\\\">unless the city has delegated authority back to Guadalupe County<\\\/strong> or another authorized agent.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"508\\\">Always verify jurisdiction first.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"510\\\" data-end=\\\"615\\\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\\\" data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"613\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.guadalupetx.gov\\\/environmental-health<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"617\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"656\\\" data-end=\\\"698\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"757\\\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\\\/h1><h2 data-start=\\\"759\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\">Authority<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"772\\\" data-end=\\\"825\\\">Permitting authority inside city limits is typically:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"829\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">City Building\\\/Development Department<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"870\\\" data-end=\\\"904\\\">City-contracted authorized agent<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"907\\\" data-end=\\\"955\\\">Occasionally Guadalupe County (if city defers)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"957\\\" data-end=\\\"998\\\">Example cities with their own permitting:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1001\\\" data-end=\\\"1009\\\">Seguin<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1012\\\" data-end=\\\"1021\\\">Schertz<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1024\\\" data-end=\\\"1032\\\">Cibolo<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1035\\\" data-end=\\\"1043\\\">Marion<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1046\\\" data-end=\\\"1059\\\">Santa Clara<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1062\\\" data-end=\\\"1074\\\">New Berlin<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1076\\\" data-end=\\\"1118\\\">Always confirm before submitting a permit.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1120\\\" data-end=\\\"1148\\\">If city has its own program:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1151\\\" data-end=\\\"1172\\\">City issues permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1175\\\" data-end=\\\"1202\\\">City performs inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1205\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\">City issues final approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1235\\\" data-end=\\\"1250\\\">If city defers:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1253\\\" data-end=\\\"1287\\\">Guadalupe County handles permits<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1294\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\">Permit Required For<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1317\\\" data-end=\\\"1362\\\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1366\\\" data-end=\\\"1391\\\">New system installation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1394\\\" data-end=\\\"1414\\\">Replacement system<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1417\\\" data-end=\\\"1432\\\">Major repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1435\\\" data-end=\\\"1462\\\">Alterations or expansions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1465\\\" data-end=\\\"1493\\\">New construction on septic<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1495\\\" data-end=\\\"1581\\\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1520\\\" data-end=\\\"1579\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"1588\\\" data-end=\\\"1620\\\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"1622\\\" data-end=\\\"1675\\\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\\\"1644\\\" data-end=\\\"1664\\\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\\\/strong> standards.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1677\\\" data-end=\\\"1747\\\">State design standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"1703\\\" data-end=\\\"1745\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1749\\\" data-end=\\\"1797\\\">Cities often have stricter requirements such as:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1801\\\" data-end=\\\"1841\\\">Aerobic systems required on small lots<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1844\\\" data-end=\\\"1864\\\">Engineered designs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1867\\\" data-end=\\\"1887\\\">Increased setbacks<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1890\\\" data-end=\\\"1916\\\">Spray-field restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1919\\\" data-end=\\\"1950\\\">Minimum lot size requirements<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1953\\\" data-end=\\\"1971\\\">Floodplain rules<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1973\\\" data-end=\\\"1999\\\">Design typically requires:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2002\\\" data-end=\\\"2024\\\">Site\\\/soil evaluation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2027\\\" data-end=\\\"2042\\\">System sizing<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2045\\\" data-end=\\\"2058\\\">Layout plan<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2061\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">Engineer approval in some areas<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2101\\\" data-end=\\\"2118\\\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2120\\\" data-end=\\\"2149\\\">Inspections are performed by:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2153\\\" data-end=\\\"2169\\\">City inspector<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2172\\\" data-end=\\\"2205\\\">County inspector (if delegated)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2207\\\" data-end=\\\"2227\\\">Typical inspections:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2230\\\" data-end=\\\"2242\\\">Excavation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2245\\\" data-end=\\\"2261\\\">Tank placement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2264\\\" data-end=\\\"2282\\\">Final inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2284\\\" data-end=\\\"2324\\\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2326\\\" data-end=\\\"2400\\\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2356\\\" data-end=\\\"2398\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2407\\\" data-end=\\\"2437\\\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"2439\\\" data-end=\\\"2490\\\">Aerobic systems inside city limits usually require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2494\\\" data-end=\\\"2523\\\">Active maintenance contract<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2526\\\" data-end=\\\"2551\\\">Routine service reports<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2554\\\" data-end=\\\"2568\\\">Chlorination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2571\\\" data-end=\\\"2589\\\">Alarm monitoring<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2591\\\" data-end=\\\"2683\\\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"2618\\\" data-end=\\\"2681\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2685\\\" data-end=\\\"2704\\\">Cities may require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2707\\\" data-end=\\\"2730\\\">Maintenance affidavit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2733\\\" data-end=\\\"2751\\\">Proof of service<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2754\\\" data-end=\\\"2778\\\">Transfer documentation<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"2785\\\" data-end=\\\"2808\\\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\\\/h1><h3 data-start=\\\"2810\\\" data-end=\\\"2827\\\">Minor repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2828\\\" data-end=\\\"2874\\\">May be performed quickly but must be reported.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"2876\\\" data-end=\\\"2893\\\">Major repairs<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"2894\\\" data-end=\\\"2902\\\">Require:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2905\\\" data-end=\\\"2913\\\">Permit<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2916\\\" data-end=\\\"2928\\\">Inspection<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2931\\\" data-end=\\\"2941\\\">Approval<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2943\\\" data-end=\\\"2970\\\">Examples requiring permits:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2973\\\" data-end=\\\"2991\\\">Tank replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"2994\\\" data-end=\\\"3012\\\">Pump replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3015\\\" data-end=\\\"3039\\\">Drainfield replacement<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3042\\\" data-end=\\\"3059\\\">System redesign<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3061\\\" data-end=\\\"3102\\\">Always confirm with city authority first.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3109\\\" data-end=\\\"3139\\\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3141\\\" data-end=\\\"3156\\\">Cities enforce:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3160\\\" data-end=\\\"3178\\\">Surfacing sewage<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3181\\\" data-end=\\\"3198\\\">Failing systems<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3201\\\" data-end=\\\"3230\\\">Non-permitted installations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3233\\\" data-end=\\\"3257\\\">Maintenance violations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3259\\\" data-end=\\\"3283\\\">Enforcement may include:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3286\\\" data-end=\\\"3308\\\">Notices of violation<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3311\\\" data-end=\\\"3329\\\">Required repairs<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3332\\\" data-end=\\\"3339\\\">Fines<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3342\\\" data-end=\\\"3362\\\">Replacement orders<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3364\\\" data-end=\\\"3439\\\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\\\"decorated-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" data-start=\\\"3395\\\" data-end=\\\"3437\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" target=\\\"_new\\\">https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf<span class=\\\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\"><svg class=\\\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\\\" xmlns=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\\" width=\\\"20\\\" height=\\\"20\\\" aria-hidden=\\\"true\\\" data-rtl-flip=\\\"\\\"><use href=\\\"\\\/cdn\\\/assets\\\/sprites-core-gvfid0kn.svg#304883\\\" fill=\\\"currentColor\\\"><\\\/use><\\\/svg><\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"3446\\\" data-end=\\\"3501\\\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Guadalupe County Cities<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"3503\\\" data-end=\\\"3540\\\">Inside city limits you must consider:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3544\\\" data-end=\\\"3574\\\">Availability of public sewer<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3577\\\" data-end=\\\"3595\\\">Minimum lot size<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3598\\\" data-end=\\\"3623\\\">Floodplain restrictions<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3626\\\" data-end=\\\"3650\\\">High groundwater areas<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3653\\\" data-end=\\\"3671\\\">Soil limitations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3674\\\" data-end=\\\"3700\\\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3703\\\" data-end=\\\"3758\\\">Possible requirement to connect to sewer if available<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"3760\\\" data-end=\\\"3825\\\">Many cities restrict new septic systems where sewer is available.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - What OSSF region is Bexar County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">Bexar County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"83\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"86\\\" data-end=\\\"127\\\">For your operations \\\/ HomeField sheet<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"141\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Bexar County<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"210\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"180\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"208\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"213\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"213\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"336\\\">Region 13 covers most of the San Antonio\u2013area counties, including:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"339\\\" data-end=\\\"346\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"356\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"359\\\" data-end=\\\"370\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"373\\\" data-end=\\\"381\\\">Medina<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"384\\\" data-end=\\\"393\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"396\\\" data-end=\\\"404\\\">Wilson<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"407\\\" data-end=\\\"415\\\">Atascosa<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is Bexar Counties authorized agent outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"165\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">Bexar County, Texas<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF) depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"137\\\">inside San Antonio city limits<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"141\\\" data-end=\\\"164\\\">outside city limits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\\\"172\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\">Outside San Antonio city limits (unincorporated Bexar County)<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"238\\\" data-end=\\\"261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"238\\\" data-end=\\\"259\\\">Authorized Agent:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"262\\\" data-end=\\\"319\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"333\\\">Address:<\\\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"381\\\" data-end=\\\"410\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"381\\\" data-end=\\\"391\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong><br>(210) 335-6700<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"412\\\" data-end=\\\"543\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"412\\\" data-end=\\\"427\\\">Department:<\\\/strong> Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF \\\/ Septic Permitting<br><strong data-start=\\\"480\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> Bexar County Environmental Services (OSSF section)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"545\\\" data-end=\\\"557\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"560\\\" data-end=\\\"580\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"608\\\">Repairs and alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"611\\\" data-end=\\\"624\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"648\\\" data-end=\\\"665\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"668\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">Compliance outside city limits<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is Bexar Counties authorized agent inside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h1 data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"741\\\">Inside San Antonio city limits<\\\/h1><p data-start=\\\"742\\\" data-end=\\\"823\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"746\\\" data-end=\\\"798\\\">City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District<\\\/strong> is the authorized agent.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"825\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">City of San Antonio \u2013 Environmental Health (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"881\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"881\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Address:<\\\/strong><br>1901 S. Alamo St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78204<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"941\\\" data-end=\\\"970\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"941\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong><br>(210) 207-0135<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Shavano Park both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">Shavano Park, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"204\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"119\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections in <strong data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"203\\\">Shavano Park<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"206\\\" data-end=\\\"341\\\">Shavano Park is in Bexar County and relies on the county for OSSF regulation rather than maintaining its own septic permitting program.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"348\\\" data-end=\\\"373\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"420\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services (OSSF)<\\\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: Environmental Services \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Hollywood Park both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">Hollywood Park, Texas (Bexar County)<\\\/strong>:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"86\\\" data-end=\\\"224\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"86\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections for <strong data-start=\\\"205\\\" data-end=\\\"223\\\">Hollywood Park<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"226\\\" data-end=\\\"242\\\">This applies to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"245\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"245\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">Inside Hollywood Park city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\">Outside city limits \\\/ ETJ<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"316\\\" data-end=\\\"448\\\">Hollywood Park does <strong data-start=\\\"336\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">not<\\\/strong> operate its own OSSF program, so all septic permitting and inspections are handled through Bexar County.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"455\\\" data-end=\\\"480\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"481\\\" data-end=\\\"597\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"481\\\" data-end=\\\"527\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\\\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Hill Country Village both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"51\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">Hill Country Village, Texas (Bexar County)<\\\/strong>:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"53\\\" data-end=\\\"91\\\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"96\\\" data-end=\\\"166\\\">authorized agent is Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"169\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\">This applies to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">Inside Hill Country Village city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"234\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"234\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">Outside city limits \\\/ ETJ<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"265\\\" data-end=\\\"407\\\">Hill Country Village does <strong data-start=\\\"291\\\" data-end=\\\"298\\\">not<\\\/strong> run its own OSSF program, so all septic permitting, inspections, and compliance are handled by Bexar County.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"414\\\" data-end=\\\"439\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"440\\\" data-end=\\\"601\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"440\\\" data-end=\\\"486\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\\\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Elmendorf both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<article class=\\\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\" dir=\\\"auto\\\" data-turn-id=\\\"b6c2d9b0-66ec-499f-a387-a250e3e66f1f\\\" data-testid=\\\"conversation-turn-87\\\" data-scroll-anchor=\\\"false\\\" data-turn=\\\"user\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/article><article class=\\\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\" dir=\\\"auto\\\" data-turn-id=\\\"request-WEB:25a971cc-94b2-4091-a5cf-19fe8eb4adb5-43\\\" data-testid=\\\"conversation-turn-88\\\" data-scroll-anchor=\\\"true\\\" data-turn=\\\"assistant\\\"><div class=\\\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\\\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\\\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\\\"><div class=\\\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\\\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\\\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\\\" tabindex=\\\"-1\\\"><div class=\\\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\\\"><div class=\\\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\\\" data-message-author-role=\\\"assistant\\\" data-message-id=\\\"a7b39a36-33d1-4dc1-bb2c-78fc6ef54799\\\" dir=\\\"auto\\\" data-message-model-slug=\\\"gpt-5-2\\\"><div class=\\\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\\\"><div class=\\\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\\\"><p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\">Elmendorf, Texas (Bexar County)<\\\/strong>:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"81\\\" data-end=\\\"214\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"81\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections for <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\">Elmendorf<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"216\\\" data-end=\\\"232\\\">This applies to:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"267\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"267\\\">Inside Elmendorf city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"299\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"299\\\">Outside city limits \\\/ ETJ<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"301\\\" data-end=\\\"446\\\">Elmendorf does <strong data-start=\\\"316\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">not<\\\/strong> administer its own septic (OSSF) program, so all permitting, inspections, and compliance are handled through Bexar County.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"453\\\" data-end=\\\"478\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"479\\\" data-end=\\\"640\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"479\\\" data-end=\\\"525\\\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\\\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\\\/p><\\\/div><\\\/div><\\\/div><\\\/div><\\\/div><\\\/div><\\\/article>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bexar County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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. 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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\":\"Bexar 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\":\"Bexar 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\":\"Hays County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Hays 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. 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Who is the Authorized Agent for Gillespie County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">Gillespie County, Texas<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF) is:<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"77\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">Gillespie County Environmental Health Department<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"132\\\" data-end=\\\"205\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"132\\\" data-end=\\\"205\\\">Authorized Agent for OSSF (countywide, including outside city limits)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"207\\\" data-end=\\\"265\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"207\\\" data-end=\\\"219\\\">Address:<\\\/strong><br>125 W Main St.<br>Fredericksburg, TX 78624<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"267\\\" data-end=\\\"296\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"267\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong><br>(830) 997-3731<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"298\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"298\\\" data-end=\\\"313\\\">Department:<\\\/strong> Environmental Health \\\/ On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"376\\\" data-end=\\\"391\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"394\\\" data-end=\\\"434\\\">Septic permits (new systems &amp; repairs)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"455\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"458\\\" data-end=\\\"471\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"474\\\" data-end=\\\"498\\\">Installer coordination<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"501\\\" data-end=\\\"518\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"521\\\" data-end=\\\"544\\\">Compliance countywide<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"546\\\" data-end=\\\"764\\\">Most cities in Gillespie County (including Fredericksburg) rely on the county Environmental Health Department for septic regulation, so this office is typically the authorized agent both inside and outside city limits.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Gillespie County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Gillespie 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. 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Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kerr County - What OSSF region is Kerr County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"83\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\">Kerr County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"129\\\" data-end=\\\"154\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"129\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Kerr County<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"157\\\" data-end=\\\"208\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"157\\\" data-end=\\\"178\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"179\\\" data-end=\\\"206\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"211\\\" data-end=\\\"266\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"211\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"268\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\">Region 13 includes much of the Hill Country and San Antonio-area counties such as:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"359\\\">Kerr<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"383\\\">Bandera<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"386\\\" data-end=\\\"393\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"396\\\" data-end=\\\"403\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"406\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"426\\\">Medina<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kerr County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the Kerr County both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\">Kerr County \u2014 Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Outside city limits (unincorporated Kerr County)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"259\\\" data-end=\\\"330\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"259\\\" data-end=\\\"280\\\">Authorized Agent:<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"283\\\" data-end=\\\"330\\\">Kerr County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"397\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"344\\\">Address:<\\\/strong><br>700 Main St., Suite BA-104<br>Kerrville, TX 78028<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"399\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"399\\\" data-end=\\\"409\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong><br>(830) 257-1818<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"445\\\" data-end=\\\"465\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"468\\\" data-end=\\\"489\\\">Repairs\\\/alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"492\\\" data-end=\\\"505\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"526\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"529\\\" data-end=\\\"546\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"549\\\" data-end=\\\"573\\\">Maintenance compliance<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"580\\\" data-end=\\\"614\\\">Inside Kerrville city limits<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"615\\\" data-end=\\\"687\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"619\\\" data-end=\\\"640\\\">City of Kerrville<\\\/strong> has its own OSSF authority within city limits.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"803\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"740\\\">City of Kerrville \u2013 Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br>701 Main St.<br>Kerrville, TX 78028<br>Phone: (830) 258-1514<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"810\\\" data-end=\\\"841\\\">Other cities in Kerr County<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"1078\\\">Most smaller municipalities (Ingram, Center Point, etc.) rely on <strong data-start=\\\"907\\\" data-end=\\\"943\\\">Kerr County Environmental Health<\\\/strong> rather than having their own OSSF program. The county is typically the authorized agent for both inside and outside those city limits.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kerr County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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. 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Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kendall County - What OSSF region is Kendall County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">Kendall County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"88\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"132\\\" data-end=\\\"160\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"132\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Kendall County<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"214\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"184\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"212\\\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"217\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"217\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"347\\\">Region 13 covers most of the San Antonio\\\/Hill Country cluster, including:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"350\\\" data-end=\\\"359\\\">Kendall<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"368\\\">Kerr<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"371\\\" data-end=\\\"378\\\">Bexar<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"381\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">Comal<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"391\\\" data-end=\\\"402\\\">Guadalupe<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"405\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\">Medina<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kendall County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the Kendall County both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"125\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"29\\\">Kendall County, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled at the county level for nearly all areas.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"165\\\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Kendall County<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"166\\\" data-end=\\\"261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"166\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Kendall County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic (OSSF):<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"265\\\" data-end=\\\"295\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"265\\\" data-end=\\\"289\\\">Outside city limits:<\\\/strong> Yes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"298\\\" data-end=\\\"376\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"298\\\" data-end=\\\"326\\\">Inside most city limits:<\\\/strong> Yes (including Boerne and smaller municipalities)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"378\\\" data-end=\\\"473\\\">Most cities in Kendall County do <strong data-start=\\\"411\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\">not<\\\/strong> operate their own OSSF program and rely on the county.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"480\\\" data-end=\\\"505\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"506\\\" data-end=\\\"608\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"506\\\" data-end=\\\"552\\\">Kendall County Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br>201 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 3<br>Boerne, TX 78006<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"610\\\" data-end=\\\"698\\\">Phone: <strong data-start=\\\"617\\\" data-end=\\\"635\\\">(830) 249-9343<\\\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"705\\\" data-end=\\\"720\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"723\\\" data-end=\\\"743\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"746\\\" data-end=\\\"769\\\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"772\\\" data-end=\\\"785\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"788\\\" data-end=\\\"806\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"809\\\" data-end=\\\"829\\\">Aerobic compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"832\\\" data-end=\\\"849\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Kendall County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Kendall 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\":\"Kendall 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\":\"Kendall 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\":\"Blanco County - Who is the Authorized Agent for the Blanco county both inside and outside city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"103\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">Blanco County, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled at the county level.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"105\\\" data-end=\\\"142\\\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Blanco County<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"143\\\" data-end=\\\"238\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"143\\\" data-end=\\\"192\\\">Blanco County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic systems:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"242\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"242\\\" data-end=\\\"266\\\">Outside city limits:<\\\/strong> Yes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"332\\\">Inside most city limits (Blanco, Johnson City, etc.):<\\\/strong> Yes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"340\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\">Most municipalities in Blanco County rely on the county for OSSF regulation and do not run their own septic permitting programs.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"500\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"501\\\" data-end=\\\"604\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"501\\\" data-end=\\\"546\\\">Blanco County Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br>101 E Cypress St., Suite 101<br>Johnson City, TX 78636<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"606\\\" data-end=\\\"694\\\">Phone: <strong data-start=\\\"613\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\">(830) 868-7104<\\\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"701\\\" data-end=\\\"716\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"719\\\" data-end=\\\"739\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"742\\\" data-end=\\\"765\\\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"802\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"805\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"840\\\" data-end=\\\"857\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Blanco County - What OSSF region is Blanco County in?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">Blanco County, Texas<\\\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region 11 \u2014 Austin Regional Office<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"123\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"126\\\" data-end=\\\"153\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"126\\\" data-end=\\\"137\\\">County:<\\\/strong> Blanco County<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"156\\\" data-end=\\\"202\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"156\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\\\/strong> <strong data-start=\\\"178\\\" data-end=\\\"200\\\">Region 11 (Austin)<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"205\\\" data-end=\\\"255\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"205\\\" data-end=\\\"225\\\">Regional Office:<\\\/strong> TCEQ Austin Regional Office<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"257\\\" data-end=\\\"307\\\">Region 11 covers much of Central Texas, including:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"318\\\">Blanco<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"332\\\">Gillespie<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"335\\\" data-end=\\\"342\\\">Llano<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"345\\\" data-end=\\\"353\\\">Burnet<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"356\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">Travis<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"367\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">Williamson<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"382\\\" data-end=\\\"386\\\">Hays<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Blanco County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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. 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Activated sludge has an abundance of beneficial microbes (\u201cbugs\u201d) and is used to bolster the aerobic treatment process.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bandera County - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Bandera county?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"98\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"29\\\">Bandera County, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled by the county.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Bandera County<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"139\\\" data-end=\\\"235\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"139\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">Bandera County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic systems:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"239\\\" data-end=\\\"269\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"239\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">Outside city limits:<\\\/strong> Yes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"272\\\" data-end=\\\"333\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"272\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\">Inside most city limits (Bandera, Lakehills, etc.):<\\\/strong> Yes<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"335\\\" data-end=\\\"412\\\">Most municipalities in Bandera County rely on the county for OSSF regulation.<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"419\\\" data-end=\\\"444\\\">Contact Information<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"445\\\" data-end=\\\"530\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"445\\\" data-end=\\\"491\\\">Bandera County Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br>1202 Pecan St.<br>Bandera, TX 78003<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"532\\\" data-end=\\\"620\\\">Phone: <strong data-start=\\\"539\\\" data-end=\\\"557\\\">(830) 796-3350<\\\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">They handle<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"665\\\">New septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"668\\\" data-end=\\\"691\\\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"694\\\" data-end=\\\"712\\\">Site evaluations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"715\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"731\\\" data-end=\\\"763\\\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"766\\\" data-end=\\\"783\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Bandera County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"Bandera 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\":\"Bandera 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\":\"Bandera 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\":\"San Marcos - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for San Marcos Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">San Marcos, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\">inside city limits<\\\/strong> or in the <strong data-start=\\\"122\\\" data-end=\\\"149\\\">ETJ\\\/outside city limits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"152\\\" data-end=\\\"186\\\">Inside San Marcos city limits<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"187\\\" data-end=\\\"292\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"191\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\">City of San Marcos<\\\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"557\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"294\\\" data-end=\\\"346\\\">City of San Marcos \u2013 Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"361\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 630 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666<br><strong data-start=\\\"404\\\" data-end=\\\"414\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (512) 393-8460<br><strong data-start=\\\"432\\\" data-end=\\\"447\\\">Department:<\\\/strong> Neighborhood Enhancement \\\/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> City of San Marcos Environmental Health (OSSF)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"573\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"576\\\" data-end=\\\"592\\\">Septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"595\\\" data-end=\\\"608\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"611\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\">Repairs\\\/alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"635\\\" data-end=\\\"652\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"655\\\" data-end=\\\"686\\\">Compliance inside city limits<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"693\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">Outside city limits (Hays County area around San Marcos)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"755\\\" data-end=\\\"834\\\">If the property is <strong data-start=\\\"774\\\" data-end=\\\"808\\\">outside San Marcos city limits<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"836\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"836\\\" data-end=\\\"879\\\">Hays County Development Services \u2013 OSSF<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"882\\\" data-end=\\\"894\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 2171 Yarrington Rd, Ste 205<br>San Marcos, TX 78666<br><strong data-start=\\\"948\\\" data-end=\\\"958\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (512) 393-2150<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"San Marcos - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"San Marcos - 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\":\"San Marcos - 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\":\"San Marcos - 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\":\"New Braunfels - Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for New Braunfels Tx?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"153\\\">For <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">New Braunfels, Texas<\\\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"118\\\">inside the city limits<\\\/strong> or in the ETJ\\\/outside city limits.<\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"155\\\" data-end=\\\"193\\\">Inside New Braunfels city limits<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"302\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"198\\\" data-end=\\\"223\\\">City of New Braunfels<\\\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"304\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"304\\\" data-end=\\\"359\\\">City of New Braunfels \u2013 Environmental Health \\\/ OSSF<\\\/strong><br><strong data-start=\\\"362\\\" data-end=\\\"374\\\">Address:<\\\/strong> 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130<br><strong data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"426\\\">Phone:<\\\/strong> (830) 221-4041<br><strong data-start=\\\"444\\\" data-end=\\\"459\\\">Department:<\\\/strong> Planning &amp; Development Services \\\/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\\\"517\\\" data-end=\\\"529\\\">Website:<\\\/strong> City of New Braunfels Environmental Health (OSSF)<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"581\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\">They handle:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"598\\\" data-end=\\\"614\\\">Septic permits<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"617\\\" data-end=\\\"630\\\">Inspections<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Repairs\\\/alterations<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"657\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\">Final approvals<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"677\\\" data-end=\\\"708\\\">Compliance within city limits<\\\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\\\"715\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Outside city limits (Comal County area around New Braunfels)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"780\\\" data-end=\\\"848\\\">If the property is <strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">outside city limits<\\\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"850\\\" data-end=\\\"965\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"850\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\\\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Dr<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<br>(830) 608-2090<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"New Braunfels - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>&nbsp;<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\":\"New Braunfels - 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\":\"New Braunfels - 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\":\"New Braunfels - 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>\"}}]}<\/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\">Guadalupe 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=\"Medina County\">Medina County<\/li><li data-row=\"2\" data-value=\"Comal County\">Comal County<\/li><li data-row=\"3\" data-value=\"Guadalupe County\">Guadalupe County<\/li><li data-row=\"4\" data-value=\"Bexar County\">Bexar County<\/li><li data-row=\"5\" data-value=\"Hays County\">Hays County<\/li><li data-row=\"6\" data-value=\"Gillespie County\">Gillespie County<\/li><li data-row=\"7\" data-value=\"Kerr County\">Kerr County<\/li><li data-row=\"8\" data-value=\"Kendall County\">Kendall County<\/li><li data-row=\"9\" data-value=\"Blanco County\">Blanco County<\/li><li data-row=\"10\" data-value=\"Bandera County\">Bandera County<\/li><li data-row=\"11\" data-value=\"San Marcos\">San Marcos<\/li><li data-row=\"12\" data-value=\"New Braunfels\">New Braunfels<\/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=\"Guadalupe County\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Guadalupe County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Guadalupe County outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"31\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF regulation and permitting) is:<\/p><p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"261\"><strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"155\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>They administer and enforce OSSF (septic system) rules for areas <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"246\">outside city limits<\/strong> in the county.<\/p><p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"275\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\">Septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"310\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"334\">Installer approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"364\">Repairs and modifications<\/p><p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"391\">Maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"647\">Most cities inside Guadalupe County (Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, etc.) may have their own permitting authority within city limits, but the county Environmental Health office is the primary authorized agent for the majority of rural and unincorporated areas.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"294\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF \/ Septic)<\/h3><p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"345\"><strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"345\">Authorized agent for areas outside city limits<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"358\">Office:<\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"411\">Address:<\/strong> 310 IH-10 West, Seguin, TX 78155<br><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"457\">Phone:<\/strong> (830) 303-8858<br><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"496\">Main County Line:<\/strong> (830) 303-4188<br><strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"526\">Website:<\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF section)<br><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"592\">Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"649\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"692\">Septic permits (new systems &amp; repairs)<\/p><p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"713\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"737\">Installer approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"753\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"788\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"818\">Transfers &amp; modifications<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"867\">How to reference in HomeField ops docs<\/h3><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"911\">Authorized Agent (Outside City Limits):<\/strong><br>Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<br>310 IH-10 W, Seguin, TX 78155<br>(830) 303-8858<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Guadalupe County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"87\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"138\">&nbsp;<strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"152\">County:<\/strong> Guadalupe County<\/h3><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"225\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"195\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"223\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"283\"><strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"248\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"328\">Region 13 includes (for reference)<\/h3><p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"342\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"352\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"363\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"373\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"385\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"396\">Wilson<\/p><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"409\">Atascosa<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"443\">So all three you\u2019ve asked about:<\/p><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"453\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"464\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"478\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"524\">are in <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong> for OSSF.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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 are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Guadalupe County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"296\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"296\">Outside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"358\">Outside city limits, septic (OSSF) regulation is handled by:<\/p><p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"475\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"401\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><\/span><br>as the authorized agent for<br><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"475\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"547\">County OSSF page:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"545\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"626\">State OSSF rules (30 TAC 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"624\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"658\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"699\">You must obtain a county permit before:<\/p><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"735\">Installing a new septic system<\/p><p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"758\">Replacing a system<\/p><p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"785\">Expanding or modifying<\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"828\">Major repairs (tank, drainfield, etc.)<\/p><p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"909\">Permit forms and guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"907\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"980\">Operating a system without a permit can result in enforcement action.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1019\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1092\">All systems must comply with <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1070\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> and county standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1120\">Key design considerations:<\/p><p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1155\">Soil\/site evaluation required<\/p><p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1204\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer required<\/p><p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1237\">Proper system sizing based on:<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1253\">Soil type<\/p><p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1269\">home size<\/p><p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1287\">water usage<\/p><p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1311\">Setback requirements:<\/p><p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1332\">property lines<\/p><p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1344\">wells<\/p><p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1361\">structures<\/p><p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1380\">water bodies<\/p><p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1452\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1450\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1525\">In Guadalupe County, aerobic systems are common due to soil conditions.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1564\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1605\">Required inspections typically include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1632\">Excavation inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1662\">Tank placement inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1683\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1737\">The system cannot be covered or used until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1800\">All installation must be performed by licensed professionals.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1855\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements (Aerobic Systems)<\/h1><p data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1887\">If you have an aerobic system:<\/p><p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1938\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\/p><p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1961\">Requirements include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1994\">Regular service inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2020\">Chlorine disinfection<\/p><p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2041\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2067\">Service reports filed<\/p><p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2161\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2159\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2222\">Failure to maintain can lead to violations and enforcement.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2262\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2281\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2325\">May be done quickly but should be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2344\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2353\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2364\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2379\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2392\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2403\">Examples:<\/p><p data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2424\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2445\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2472\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2492\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2546\">Always confirm with the county before major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2583\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2611\">Guadalupe County enforces:<\/p><p data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2633\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2653\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2674\">Unpermitted work<\/p><p data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2701\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2718\">They can issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2743\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2764\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2774\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2797\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2874\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2872\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2917\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2941\">When property is sold:<\/p><p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2978\">Septic system must be disclosed<\/p><p data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3018\">Maintenance records may be required<\/p><p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3057\">Repairs may be required if failing<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3099\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Special Considerations<\/h1><p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3159\">Outside city limits in Guadalupe County, pay attention to:<\/p><p data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3201\">Soil limitations (clay soils common)<\/p><p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3236\">Aerobic systems often required<\/p><p data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3262\">Lot size restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3292\">Floodplain considerations<\/p><p data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3322\">Well separation distances<\/p><p data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3349\">High groundwater areas<\/p><p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3385\">These affect system type and cost.<\/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 Guadalupe County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"272\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"272\">Inside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"473\">Inside city limits in Guadalupe County, septic systems are regulated by the <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"358\">city<\/strong>, not the county, <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"444\">unless the city has delegated authority back to Guadalupe County<\/strong> or another authorized agent.<\/p><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"508\">Always verify jurisdiction first.<\/p><p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"615\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"613\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"700\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"698\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"757\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"771\">Authority<\/h2><p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"825\">Permitting authority inside city limits is typically:<\/p><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"867\">City Building\/Development Department<\/p><p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"904\">City-contracted authorized agent<\/p><p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"955\">Occasionally Guadalupe County (if city defers)<\/p><p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"998\">Example cities with their own permitting:<\/p><p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1009\">Seguin<\/p><p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1021\">Schertz<\/p><p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1032\">Cibolo<\/p><p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1043\">Marion<\/p><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1059\">Santa Clara<\/p><p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1074\">New Berlin<\/p><p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1118\">Always confirm before submitting a permit.<\/p><p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1148\">If city has its own program:<\/p><p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1172\">City issues permits<\/p><p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1202\">City performs inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1233\">City issues final approval<\/p><p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1250\">If city defers:<\/p><p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1287\">Guadalupe County handles permits<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1316\">Permit Required For<\/h2><p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1362\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\/p><p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1391\">New system installation<\/p><p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1414\">Replacement system<\/p><p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1432\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1462\">Alterations or expansions<\/p><p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1493\">New construction on septic<\/p><p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1581\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1579\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1620\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1675\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1664\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1747\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1745\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1797\">Cities often have stricter requirements such as:<\/p><p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1841\">Aerobic systems required on small lots<\/p><p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1864\">Engineered designs<\/p><p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1887\">Increased setbacks<\/p><p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1916\">Spray-field restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1950\">Minimum lot size requirements<\/p><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1971\">Floodplain rules<\/p><p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1999\">Design typically requires:<\/p><p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2024\">Site\/soil evaluation<\/p><p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2042\">System sizing<\/p><p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2058\">Layout plan<\/p><p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2094\">Engineer approval in some areas<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2118\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\">Inspections are performed by:<\/p><p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2169\">City inspector<\/p><p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2205\">County inspector (if delegated)<\/p><p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2227\">Typical inspections:<\/p><p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2242\">Excavation<\/p><p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2261\">Tank placement<\/p><p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2282\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2324\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2400\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2398\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2437\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2490\">Aerobic systems inside city limits usually require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2523\">Active maintenance contract<\/p><p data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2551\">Routine service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2568\">Chlorination<\/p><p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2589\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2683\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2681\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2704\">Cities may require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2730\">Maintenance affidavit<\/p><p data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2751\">Proof of service<\/p><p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2778\">Transfer documentation<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2808\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2827\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2874\">May be performed quickly but must be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2893\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2902\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2913\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2928\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2941\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2970\">Examples requiring permits:<\/p><p data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2991\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3012\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3039\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3059\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3102\">Always confirm with city authority first.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3139\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3156\">Cities enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3178\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3198\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3230\">Non-permitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3257\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3283\">Enforcement may include:<\/p><p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3308\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3329\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3339\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3362\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3439\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3437\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3501\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Guadalupe County Cities<\/h1><p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3540\">Inside city limits you must consider:<\/p><p data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3574\">Availability of public sewer<\/p><p data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3595\">Minimum lot size<\/p><p data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3623\">Floodplain restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3650\">High groundwater areas<\/p><p data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3671\">Soil limitations<\/p><p data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3700\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\/p><p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3758\">Possible requirement to connect to sewer if available<\/p><p data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3825\">Many cities restrict new septic systems where sewer is available.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n                <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Medina County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Medina County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Medina County outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"119\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"50\">Medina County, Texas (outside city limits)<\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic\/OSSF permitting and inspections is:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"172\">Medina County Environmental Health Department<\/h3><p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"224\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"224\">Authorized Agent for OSSF (outside city limits)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"505\"><strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"237\">Office:<\/strong> Medina County Environmental Health \/ OSSF<br><strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"294\">Address:<\/strong> 1502 Avenue K, Hondo, TX 78861<br><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"338\">Phone:<\/strong> (830) 741-6153<br><strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"377\">Main County Line:<\/strong> (830) 741-6000<br><strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"407\">Website:<\/strong> Medina County Environmental Health (OSSF section)<br><strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"470\">Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"527\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"550\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"576\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"597\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"621\">Installer approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"637\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"667\">Aerobic system compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"716\">Final approvals for OSSF outside city limits<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"760\">How to list in HomeField ops docs<\/h3><p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"903\"><strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"804\">Authorized Agent (Outside City Limits):<\/strong><br>Medina County Environmental Health Department<br>1502 Avenue K<br>Hondo, TX 78861<br>(830) 741-6153<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Medina County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"85\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Medina County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"84\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"158\"><strong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"142\">County:<\/strong> Medina County<\/p><p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"212\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"182\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"210\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"270\"><strong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"235\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"351\">Region 13 covers most counties in the San Antonio\/Hill Country area, including:<\/p><p data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"362\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"372\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"386\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"396\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"408\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"419\">Wilson<\/p><p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"432\">Atascosa<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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 are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Medina County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"265\">Medina County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"265\">Outside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"320\">Outside city limits, septic systems are regulated by:<\/p><p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"446\"><strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"375\">Medina County Environmental Health \/ OSSF Program<\/strong><br>(Authorized agent for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)<\/p><p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"522\">County septic page:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"520\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/medinacountytexas.org\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"602\">State rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"600\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"634\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"668\">You must obtain a permit before:<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"697\">Installing a new system<\/p><p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"720\">Replacing a system<\/p><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"747\">Expanding or modifying<\/p><p data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"765\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"854\">Permit application and guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"852\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/medinacountytexas.org\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"913\">Work without a permit can result in violations and fines.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"952\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1007\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"996\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1035\">Key design considerations:<\/p><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1074\">Site and soil evaluation required<\/p><p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1123\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer required<\/p><p data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1156\">Proper system sizing based on:<\/p><p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1172\">soil type<\/p><p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1188\">home size<\/p><p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1206\">water usage<\/p><p data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1235\">Setback requirements from:<\/p><p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1247\">wells<\/p><p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1268\">property lines<\/p><p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1285\">structures<\/p><p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1304\">water bodies<\/p><p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1376\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1374\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1449\">In Medina County, aerobic systems are common due to soil and lot sizes.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1488\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1529\">Required inspections typically include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1556\">Excavation inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1586\">Tank placement inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1607\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1666\">System cannot be covered or used until approval is given.<\/p><p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1729\">All installation must be performed by licensed professionals.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1766\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1798\">If you have an aerobic system:<\/p><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1849\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\/p><p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1872\">Requirements include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1900\">Regular service visits<\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1917\">Chlorination<\/p><p data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1938\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1958\">Service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2052\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2050\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2107\">Failure to maintain can result in enforcement action.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2147\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2166\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2210\">May be done quickly but should be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2229\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2238\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2249\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2264\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2277\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2288\">Examples:<\/p><p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2309\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2330\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2357\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2377\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2426\">Always contact the county before major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2463\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2488\">Medina County enforces:<\/p><p data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2510\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2530\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2560\">Unpermitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2587\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2604\">They can issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2629\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2650\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2660\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2683\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2760\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2758\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2795\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations<\/h1><p data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2852\">Outside city limits in Medina County, pay attention to:<\/p><p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2874\">Soil limitations<\/p><p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2895\">Floodplain areas<\/p><p data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2925\">Well separation distances<\/p><p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2946\">Minimum lot size<\/p><p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2967\">High groundwater<\/p><p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2998\">ETJ vs county jurisdiction<\/p><p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3042\">These factors affect system type and cost.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3087\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Considerations<\/h1><p data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3111\">When property is sold:<\/p><p data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3141\">Septic must be disclosed<\/p><p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3181\">Maintenance records may be required<\/p><p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3218\">Failing systems must be repaired<\/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 Medina County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"274\">Medina County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"274\">Inside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"443\">Inside city limits, septic systems are typically regulated by the <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"350\">city<\/strong>, not the county, <strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"442\">unless the city has formally delegated authority back to Medina County<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"479\">Always confirm jurisdiction first.<\/p><p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"585\">Medina County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"583\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/medinacountytexas.org\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"670\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"727\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"741\">Authority<\/h2><p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"793\">Permitting authority inside city limits is usually:<\/p><p data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"835\">City Building\/Development Department<\/p><p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"872\">City-contracted authorized agent<\/p><p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"915\">Medina County (if city defers authority)<\/p><p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"978\">Cities in Medina County where septic may still exist include:<\/p><p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"988\">Hondo<\/p><p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1004\">Castroville<\/p><p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1015\">Devine<\/p><p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1027\">Natalia<\/p><p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1039\">LaCoste<\/p><p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1059\">Lytle (partial)<\/p><p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1097\">If a city runs its own OSSF program:<\/p><p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1139\">Permit must be obtained from the city<\/p><p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1169\">City performs inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1200\">City issues final approval<\/p><p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1241\">If the city does <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1226\">not<\/strong> run a program:<\/p><p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1275\">Medina County handles permits<\/p><p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1305\">Always verify before filing.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1334\">Permit Required For<\/h2><p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1380\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\/p><p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1409\">New system installation<\/p><p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1433\">Replacement systems<\/p><p data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1451\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1481\">Alterations or expansions<\/p><p data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1512\">New construction on septic<\/p><p data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1600\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1598\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1639\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1694\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1683\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1766\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1764\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1818\">Cities often impose stricter requirements such as:<\/p><p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1862\">Aerobic systems required on small lots<\/p><p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1885\">Engineered designs<\/p><p data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1908\">Increased setbacks<\/p><p data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1937\">Spray-field restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1971\">Minimum lot size requirements<\/p><p data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1998\">Floodplain limitations<\/p><p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2026\">Design typically requires:<\/p><p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2051\">Site\/soil evaluation<\/p><p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2069\">System sizing<\/p><p data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2085\">Layout plan<\/p><p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2121\">Engineer approval in some areas<\/p><p data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2202\">If public sewer is available, many cities require connection instead of septic.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2226\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2257\">Inspections are performed by:<\/p><p data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2277\">City inspector<\/p><p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2311\">County inspector (if delegated)<\/p><p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2339\">Typical inspection stages:<\/p><p data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2354\">Excavation<\/p><p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2373\">Tank placement<\/p><p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2394\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2436\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2512\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2510\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2549\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2604\">Aerobic systems inside city limits generally require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2637\">Active maintenance contract<\/p><p data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2665\">Routine service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2682\">Chlorination<\/p><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2703\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2797\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2795\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2818\">Cities may require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2844\">Maintenance affidavit<\/p><p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2866\">Proof of contract<\/p><p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2893\">Transfer documentation<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2923\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2942\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2993\">May be performed immediately but must be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3012\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3021\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3032\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3047\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3060\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3089\">Examples requiring permits:<\/p><p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3110\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3131\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3158\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3178\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3245\">Always confirm with city authority before starting major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3282\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3299\">Cities enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3321\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3341\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3373\">Non-permitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3400\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3417\">They may issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3442\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3463\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3473\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3496\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3573\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3571\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3632\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Medina County Cities<\/h1><p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3671\">Inside city limits you must consider:<\/p><p data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3705\">Availability of public sewer<\/p><p data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3739\">Minimum lot size requirements<\/p><p data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3767\">Floodplain restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3788\">High groundwater<\/p><p data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3809\">Soil limitations<\/p><p data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3838\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\/p><p data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3919\">Many Medina County cities restrict new septic systems where sewer is available.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Comal County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Comal County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Comal County outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"49\">Comal County, Texas (outside city limits)<\/strong>, septic\/OSSF regulation is handled by the county\u2019s Environmental Health office.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"173\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Comal County OSSF<\/h3><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"222\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"222\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"289\"><strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"236\">Address:<\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Drive<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<\/p><p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"320\"><strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"301\">Phone:<\/strong><br>(830) 608-2090<\/p><p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"334\">Website:<\/strong><br>Comal County Environmental Health \u2013 OSSF \/ Septic Permitting<\/p><p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"450\"><strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"411\">Hours:<\/strong><br>Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"494\">They handle (outside city limits)<\/h3><p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"517\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"543\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"574\">Site\/site soil evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"590\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"625\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"645\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"672\">Installer coordination<\/p><p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"899\">Cities like New Braunfels, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, etc., may have their own jurisdiction <strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"785\">inside city limits<\/strong>, but for rural\/unincorporated areas the <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"874\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\/strong> is the authorized agent.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for New Braunfels Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\">New Braunfels, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"118\">inside the city limits<\/strong> or in the ETJ\/outside city limits.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"193\">Inside New Braunfels city limits<\/h3><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"302\">The <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"223\">City of New Braunfels<\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"359\">City of New Braunfels \u2013 Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"374\">Address:<\/strong> 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130<br><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"426\">Phone:<\/strong> (830) 221-4041<br><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"459\">Department:<\/strong> Planning &amp; Development Services \/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"529\">Website:<\/strong> City of New Braunfels Environmental Health (OSSF)<\/p><p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"595\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"614\">Septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"630\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"654\">Repairs\/alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"674\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"708\">Compliance within city limits<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"779\">Outside city limits (Comal County area around New Braunfels)<\/h3><p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"848\">If the property is <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">outside city limits<\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\/p><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"898\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Dr<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<br>(830) 608-2090<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Comal County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"331\"><strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"210\">County:<\/strong> Comal County<br><strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"247\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"275\">Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"303\">TCEQ Regional Office:<\/strong> San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"426\">Region 13 covers much of the San Antonio\u2013Hill Country area and supports authorized agents in:<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"436\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"450\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"461\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"471\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"483\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"494\">Wilson<\/p><p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"512\">Atascosa<br>etc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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 are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Comal County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"298\">Comal County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"298\">Outside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"353\">Outside city limits, septic systems are regulated by:<\/p><p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"470\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"396\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><\/span><br>as the authorized agent for<br><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"470\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"532\">County septic program:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"530\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.co.comal.tx.us\/eh.htm<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"612\">State rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"610\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"644\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"681\">A county permit is required before:<\/p><p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"717\">Installing a new septic system<\/p><p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\">Replacing a system<\/p><p data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"767\">Expanding or modifying<\/p><p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"785\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"816\">New construction on septic<\/p><p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"875\">Permit information:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"873\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.co.comal.tx.us\/eh.htm<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"940\">Operating without a permit can result in enforcement and fines.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"979\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1058\">All systems must comply with <strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1030\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> and Comal County standards.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1085\">Required design steps<\/h3><p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1114\">Site and soil evaluation<\/p><p data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1154\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer<\/p><p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1179\">Proper system sizing<\/p><p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1195\">Layout plan<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1225\">Key local considerations<\/h3><p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1263\">Comal County has challenging terrain:<\/p><p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1289\">Rocky\/limestone soils<\/p><p data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1310\">Thin soil layers<\/p><p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1334\">Hill country slopes<\/p><p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1355\">Floodplain areas<\/p><p data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1373\">Because of this:<\/p><p data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1409\">Aerobic systems are very common<\/p><p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1447\">Engineered systems often required<\/p><p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1477\">Larger setbacks may apply<\/p><p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1549\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1547\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1588\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1627\">Required inspections usually include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1654\">Excavation inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1684\">Tank placement inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1705\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1755\">System cannot be covered or used until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1807\">All work must be performed by licensed installers.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1844\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1896\">For aerobic systems (very common in Comal County):<\/p><p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1947\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\/p><p data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1970\">Requirements include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1997\">Regular service visits<\/p><p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2023\">Chlorine disinfection<\/p><p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2044\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2064\">Service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2158\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2156\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2203\">Failure to maintain can lead to violations.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2243\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2262\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2311\">May be performed quickly but should be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2330\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2339\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2350\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2365\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2378\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2389\">Examples:<\/p><p data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2410\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2431\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2458\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2478\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2527\">Always contact the county before major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2564\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"2566\" data-end=\"2588\">Comal County enforces:<\/p><p data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2610\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2630\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2660\">Unpermitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2687\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2704\">They can issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2729\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2750\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2760\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2783\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2860\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2858\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2911\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Comal County<\/h1><p data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2957\">Outside city limits, pay close attention to:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2977\">Soil &amp; terrain<\/h3><p data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3000\">Rock and limestone<\/p><p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3018\">Shallow soils<\/p><p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3034\">Sloped lots<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3056\">Water protection<\/h3><p data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3091\">Edwards Aquifer recharge zones<\/p><p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3110\">Creek setbacks<\/p><p data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3129\">Well distances<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3143\">Lot size<\/h3><p data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3177\">Minimum lot size requirements<\/p><p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3202\">Space for drainfield<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3231\">Floodplain restrictions<\/h3><p data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3277\">Systems may require elevation or redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3329\">These factors heavily affect system type and cost.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3374\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Considerations<\/h1><p data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3398\">When property is sold:<\/p><p data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3428\">Septic must be disclosed<\/p><p data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3468\">Maintenance records may be required<\/p><p data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3505\">Failing systems must be repaired<\/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 Comal County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"277\">Comal County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"277\">Inside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"461\">Inside city limits, septic systems are usually regulated by the <strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"351\">city<\/strong>, not Comal County, unless the city has delegated authority back to the county or to another authorized agent.<\/p><p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"496\">Always verify jurisdiction first.<\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"584\">Comal County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"582\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.co.comal.tx.us\/eh.htm<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"669\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"667\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"726\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"740\">Authority<\/h2><p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"795\">Inside city limits, permitting authority is typically:<\/p><p data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"837\">City building\/development department<\/p><p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"874\">City-contracted authorized agent<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"916\">Comal County (if city defers authority)<\/p><p data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"978\">Cities in Comal County where septic may still exist include:<\/p><p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1028\">New Braunfels (older properties or ETJ areas)<\/p><p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1055\">Canyon Lake city areas<\/p><p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1072\">Garden Ridge<\/p><p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1085\">Bulverde<\/p><p data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1115\">Fair Oaks Ranch (partial)<\/p><p data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1153\">Spring Branch area (ETJ situations)<\/p><p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1191\">If a city runs its own OSSF program:<\/p><p data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1233\">Permit must be obtained from the city<\/p><p data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1263\">City performs inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1294\">City issues final approval<\/p><p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1315\">If the city defers:<\/p><p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1348\">Comal County handles permits<\/p><p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1379\">Always confirm before filing.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1408\">Permit Required For<\/h2><p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1454\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\/p><p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1483\">New system installation<\/p><p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1507\">Replacement systems<\/p><p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1525\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1555\">Alterations or expansions<\/p><p data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1586\">New construction on septic<\/p><p data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1674\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1672\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1755\">If public sewer is available, many cities require connection instead of septic.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1794\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1849\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1838\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1921\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1919\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1988\">Cities in Comal County often impose stricter requirements due to:<\/p><p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2015\">Rocky\/limestone soils<\/p><p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2049\">Edwards Aquifer recharge zone<\/p><p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2069\">Small lot sizes<\/p><p data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2090\">Floodplain areas<\/p><p data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2112\">Common requirements:<\/p><p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2141\">Aerobic systems required<\/p><p data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2164\">Engineered designs<\/p><p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2187\">Increased setbacks<\/p><p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2216\">Spray-field restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2238\">Minimum lot sizes<\/p><p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2267\">Aquifer protection rules<\/p><p data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2295\">Design typically requires:<\/p><p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2320\">Site\/soil evaluation<\/p><p data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2338\">System sizing<\/p><p data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2354\">Layout plan<\/p><p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2390\">Engineer approval in many areas<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2414\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2445\">Inspections are performed by:<\/p><p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2465\">City inspector<\/p><p data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2499\">County inspector (if delegated)<\/p><p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2527\">Typical inspection stages:<\/p><p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2542\">Excavation<\/p><p data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2561\">Tank placement<\/p><p data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2582\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2624\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2700\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2698\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2737\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2790\">Aerobic systems inside city limits usually require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2823\">Active maintenance contract<\/p><p data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2851\">Routine service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2868\">Chlorination<\/p><p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2889\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2983\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2981\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3004\">Cities may require:<\/p><p data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3039\">Recorded maintenance affidavit<\/p><p data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3061\">Proof of contract<\/p><p data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3088\">Transfer documentation<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3118\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3137\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3184\">May be performed quickly but must be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3203\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3212\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3223\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3238\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3251\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3280\">Examples requiring permits:<\/p><p data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3301\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3322\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3349\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3369\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3436\">Always confirm with city authority before starting major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3473\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3490\">Cities enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3512\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3532\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3564\">Non-permitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3591\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3608\">They may issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3633\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3654\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3664\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3687\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3764\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3762\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3822\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Comal County Cities<\/h1><p data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"3861\">Inside city limits, pay attention to:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3885\">Sewer availability<\/h3><p data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3938\">If sewer is available, connection is often required.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"3970\">Edwards Aquifer protection<\/h3><p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4012\">Many areas have strict groundwater rules.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4025\">Terrain<\/h3><p data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4040\">Rocky soil<\/p><p data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4051\">Slopes<\/p><p data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4072\">Thin soil layers<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4099\">Lot size restrictions<\/h3><p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4153\">Small lots may require aerobic or engineered systems.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4183\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\/h3><p data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4241\">Some properties inside ETJ may still be county-regulated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Guadalupe County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Guadalupe County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Guadalupe County outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"31\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF regulation and permitting) is:<\/p><p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"261\"><strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"155\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>They administer and enforce OSSF (septic system) rules for areas <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"246\">outside city limits<\/strong> in the county.<\/p><p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"275\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\">Septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"310\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"334\">Installer approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"364\">Repairs and modifications<\/p><p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"391\">Maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"647\">Most cities inside Guadalupe County (Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, etc.) may have their own permitting authority within city limits, but the county Environmental Health office is the primary authorized agent for the majority of rural and unincorporated areas.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"294\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF \/ Septic)<\/h3><p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"345\"><strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"345\">Authorized agent for areas outside city limits<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"627\"><strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"358\">Office:<\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"411\">Address:<\/strong> 310 IH-10 West, Seguin, TX 78155<br><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"457\">Phone:<\/strong> (830) 303-8858<br><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"496\">Main County Line:<\/strong> (830) 303-4188<br><strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"526\">Website:<\/strong> Guadalupe County Environmental Health (OSSF section)<br><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"592\">Hours:<\/strong> Mon\u2013Fri, typically 8:00 AM\u20135:00 PM<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"649\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"692\">Septic permits (new systems &amp; repairs)<\/p><p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"713\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"737\">Installer approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"753\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"788\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"818\">Transfers &amp; modifications<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"867\">How to reference in HomeField ops docs<\/h3><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1013\"><strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"911\">Authorized Agent (Outside City Limits):<\/strong><br>Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<br>310 IH-10 W, Seguin, TX 78155<br>(830) 303-8858<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Guadalupe County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\">Guadalupe County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"87\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"138\">&nbsp;<strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"152\">County:<\/strong> Guadalupe County<\/h3><p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"225\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"195\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"223\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"283\"><strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"248\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"328\">Region 13 includes (for reference)<\/h3><p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"342\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"352\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"363\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"373\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"385\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"396\">Wilson<\/p><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"409\">Atascosa<\/p><p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"443\">So all three you\u2019ve asked about:<\/p><p data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"453\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"464\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"478\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"524\">are in <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"514\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong> for OSSF.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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 are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Guadalupe County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"296\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"296\">Outside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"358\">Outside city limits, septic (OSSF) regulation is handled by:<\/p><p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"475\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"401\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><\/span><br>as the authorized agent for<br><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal\"><strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"475\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"547\">County OSSF page:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"545\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"626\">State OSSF rules (30 TAC 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"624\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"658\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permit Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"699\">You must obtain a county permit before:<\/p><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"735\">Installing a new septic system<\/p><p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"758\">Replacing a system<\/p><p data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"785\">Expanding or modifying<\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"828\">Major repairs (tank, drainfield, etc.)<\/p><p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"909\">Permit forms and guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"907\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"980\">Operating a system without a permit can result in enforcement action.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1019\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Site &amp; Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1092\">All systems must comply with <strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1070\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> and county standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1120\">Key design considerations:<\/p><p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1155\">Soil\/site evaluation required<\/p><p data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1204\">Licensed site evaluator or engineer required<\/p><p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1237\">Proper system sizing based on:<\/p><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1253\">Soil type<\/p><p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1269\">home size<\/p><p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1287\">water usage<\/p><p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1311\">Setback requirements:<\/p><p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1332\">property lines<\/p><p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1344\">wells<\/p><p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1361\">structures<\/p><p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1380\">water bodies<\/p><p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1452\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1450\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1525\">In Guadalupe County, aerobic systems are common due to soil conditions.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1564\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Installation &amp; Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1605\">Required inspections typically include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1632\">Excavation inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1662\">Tank placement inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1683\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1737\">The system cannot be covered or used until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1800\">All installation must be performed by licensed professionals.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1855\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements (Aerobic Systems)<\/h1><p data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1887\">If you have an aerobic system:<\/p><p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1938\">You must maintain an active maintenance contract.<\/p><p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1961\">Requirements include:<\/p><p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1994\">Regular service inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2020\">Chlorine disinfection<\/p><p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2041\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2067\">Service reports filed<\/p><p data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2161\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2159\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2222\">Failure to maintain can lead to violations and enforcement.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2262\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Repairs &amp; Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2281\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2325\">May be done quickly but should be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2344\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2353\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2364\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2379\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2392\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2403\">Examples:<\/p><p data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2424\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2445\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2472\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2492\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2546\">Always confirm with the county before major repairs.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2583\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2611\">Guadalupe County enforces:<\/p><p data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2633\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2653\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2674\">Unpermitted work<\/p><p data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2701\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2718\">They can issue:<\/p><p data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2743\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2764\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2774\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2797\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2874\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2872\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2917\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Property Transfer Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2941\">When property is sold:<\/p><p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2978\">Septic system must be disclosed<\/p><p data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3018\">Maintenance records may be required<\/p><p data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3057\">Repairs may be required if failing<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3099\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Common Special Considerations<\/h1><p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3159\">Outside city limits in Guadalupe County, pay attention to:<\/p><p data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3201\">Soil limitations (clay soils common)<\/p><p data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3236\">Aerobic systems often required<\/p><p data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3262\">Lot size restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3292\">Floodplain considerations<\/p><p data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3322\">Well separation distances<\/p><p data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3349\">High groundwater areas<\/p><p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3385\">These affect system type and cost.<\/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 Guadalupe County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"272\">Guadalupe County, TX \u2014 Septic Rules <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"272\">Inside City Limits<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"473\">Inside city limits in Guadalupe County, septic systems are regulated by the <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"358\">city<\/strong>, not the county, <strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"444\">unless the city has delegated authority back to Guadalupe County<\/strong> or another authorized agent.<\/p><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"508\">Always verify jurisdiction first.<\/p><p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"615\">Guadalupe County Environmental Health (county OSSF):<br><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"613\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.guadalupetx.gov\/environmental-health<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"700\">State OSSF rules (TCEQ Chapter 285):<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"698\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"757\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Permitting Requirements (Inside City Limits)<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"771\">Authority<\/h2><p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"825\">Permitting authority inside city limits is typically:<\/p><p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"867\">City Building\/Development Department<\/p><p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"904\">City-contracted authorized agent<\/p><p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"955\">Occasionally Guadalupe County (if city defers)<\/p><p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"998\">Example cities with their own permitting:<\/p><p data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1009\">Seguin<\/p><p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1021\">Schertz<\/p><p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1032\">Cibolo<\/p><p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1043\">Marion<\/p><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1059\">Santa Clara<\/p><p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1074\">New Berlin<\/p><p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1118\">Always confirm before submitting a permit.<\/p><p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1148\">If city has its own program:<\/p><p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1172\">City issues permits<\/p><p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1202\">City performs inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1233\">City issues final approval<\/p><p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1250\">If city defers:<\/p><p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1287\">Guadalupe County handles permits<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1316\">Permit Required For<\/h2><p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1362\">Inside city limits, permits are required for:<\/p><p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1391\">New system installation<\/p><p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1414\">Replacement system<\/p><p data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1432\">Major repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1462\">Alterations or expansions<\/p><p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1493\">New construction on septic<\/p><p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1581\">State permit guidance:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1579\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1620\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 System Design Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1675\">All systems must meet <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1664\">TCEQ Chapter 285<\/strong> standards.<\/p><p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1747\">State design standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1745\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1797\">Cities often have stricter requirements such as:<\/p><p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1841\">Aerobic systems required on small lots<\/p><p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1864\">Engineered designs<\/p><p data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1887\">Increased setbacks<\/p><p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1916\">Spray-field restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1950\">Minimum lot size requirements<\/p><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1971\">Floodplain rules<\/p><p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1999\">Design typically requires:<\/p><p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2024\">Site\/soil evaluation<\/p><p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2042\">System sizing<\/p><p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2058\">Layout plan<\/p><p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2094\">Engineer approval in some areas<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2118\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Inspections<\/h1><p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2149\">Inspections are performed by:<\/p><p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2169\">City inspector<\/p><p data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2205\">County inspector (if delegated)<\/p><p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2227\">Typical inspections:<\/p><p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2242\">Excavation<\/p><p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2261\">Tank placement<\/p><p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2282\">Final inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2324\">System cannot be covered until approved.<\/p><p data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2400\">State inspection standards:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2398\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2437\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Maintenance Requirements<\/h1><p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2490\">Aerobic systems inside city limits usually require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2523\">Active maintenance contract<\/p><p data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2551\">Routine service reports<\/p><p data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2568\">Chlorination<\/p><p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2589\">Alarm monitoring<\/p><p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2683\">State maintenance rules:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2681\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfmaintenance.html<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2704\">Cities may require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2730\">Maintenance affidavit<\/p><p data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2751\">Proof of service<\/p><p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2778\">Transfer documentation<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2808\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Emergency Repairs<\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2827\">Minor repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2874\">May be performed quickly but must be reported.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2893\">Major repairs<\/h3><p data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2902\">Require:<\/p><p data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2913\">Permit<\/p><p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2928\">Inspection<\/p><p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2941\">Approval<\/p><p data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2970\">Examples requiring permits:<\/p><p data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2991\">Tank replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3012\">Pump replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3039\">Drainfield replacement<\/p><p data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3059\">System redesign<\/p><p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3102\">Always confirm with city authority first.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3139\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Compliance &amp; Enforcement<\/h1><p data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3156\">Cities enforce:<\/p><p data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3178\">Surfacing sewage<\/p><p data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3198\">Failing systems<\/p><p data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3230\">Non-permitted installations<\/p><p data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3257\">Maintenance violations<\/p><p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3283\">Enforcement may include:<\/p><p data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3308\">Notices of violation<\/p><p data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3329\">Required repairs<\/p><p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3339\">Fines<\/p><p data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3362\">Replacement orders<\/p><p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3439\">State enforcement authority:<br><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3437\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf<span class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3501\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Special Considerations in Guadalupe County Cities<\/h1><p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3540\">Inside city limits you must consider:<\/p><p data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3574\">Availability of public sewer<\/p><p data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3595\">Minimum lot size<\/p><p data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3623\">Floodplain restrictions<\/p><p data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3650\">High groundwater areas<\/p><p data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3671\">Soil limitations<\/p><p data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3700\">ETJ vs city jurisdiction<\/p><p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3758\">Possible requirement to connect to sewer if available<\/p><p data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3825\">Many cities restrict new septic systems where sewer is available.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Bexar County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Bexar County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Bexar County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\">Bexar County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"83\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"127\">For your operations \/ HomeField sheet<\/h3><p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"156\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"141\">County:<\/strong> Bexar County<\/p><p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"210\"><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"180\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"208\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"233\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"336\">Region 13 covers most of the San Antonio\u2013area counties, including:<\/p><p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"346\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"356\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"370\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"381\">Medina<\/p><p data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"393\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"404\">Wilson<\/p><p data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"415\">Atascosa<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is Bexar Counties authorized agent outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"165\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"27\">Bexar County, Texas<\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF) depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"137\">inside San Antonio city limits<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"164\">outside city limits<\/strong>.<\/p><hr><h1 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"237\">Outside San Antonio city limits (unincorporated Bexar County)<\/h1><p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"261\"><strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"259\">Authorized Agent:<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"319\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"379\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"333\">Address:<\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<\/p><p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"410\"><strong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"391\">Phone:<\/strong><br>(210) 335-6700<\/p><p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"427\">Department:<\/strong> Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF \/ Septic Permitting<br><strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"492\">Website:<\/strong> Bexar County Environmental Services (OSSF section)<\/p><p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"557\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"580\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"608\">Repairs and alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"624\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"645\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"665\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"700\">Compliance outside city limits<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is Bexar Counties authorized agent inside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h1 data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"741\">Inside San Antonio city limits<\/h1><p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"823\">The <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"798\">City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District<\/strong> is the authorized agent.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"880\">City of San Antonio \u2013 Environmental Health (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"939\"><strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"893\">Address:<\/strong><br>1901 S. Alamo St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78204<\/p><p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"951\">Phone:<\/strong><br>(210) 207-0135<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Shavano Park both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"27\">Shavano Park, Texas<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"68\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"204\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"119\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections in <strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"203\">Shavano Park<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"341\">Shavano Park is in Bexar County and relies on the county for OSSF regulation rather than maintaining its own septic permitting program.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"373\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"553\"><strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"420\">Bexar County Environmental Services (OSSF)<\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: Environmental Services \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Hollywood Park both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"44\">Hollywood Park, Texas (Bexar County)<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"85\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"224\"><strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"136\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections for <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"223\">Hollywood Park<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"242\">This applies to:<\/p><p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"282\"><strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"282\">Inside Hollywood Park city limits<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"314\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"314\">Outside city limits \/ ETJ<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"448\">Hollywood Park does <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"343\">not<\/strong> operate its own OSSF program, so all septic permitting and inspections are handled through Bexar County.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"480\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"597\"><strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"527\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Hill Country Village both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"50\">Hill Country Village, Texas (Bexar County)<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"91\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"167\">The <strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"166\">authorized agent is Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"185\">This applies to:<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"231\"><strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"231\">Inside Hill Country Village city limits<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"263\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"263\">Outside city limits \/ ETJ<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"407\">Hill Country Village does <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"298\">not<\/strong> run its own OSSF program, so all septic permitting, inspections, and compliance are handled by Bexar County.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"439\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"601\"><strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"486\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the city of Elmendorf both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b6c2d9b0-66ec-499f-a387-a250e3e66f1f\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-87\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\">&nbsp;<\/article><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:25a971cc-94b2-4091-a5cf-19fe8eb4adb5-43\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-88\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a7b39a36-33d1-4dc1-bb2c-78fc6ef54799\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"39\">Elmendorf, Texas (Bexar County)<\/strong>:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"80\">Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\/h3><p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"214\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"131\">Bexar County Environmental Services Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections for <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"213\">Elmendorf<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"232\">This applies to:<\/p><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"267\"><strong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"267\">Inside Elmendorf city limits<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"299\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"299\">Outside city limits \/ ETJ<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"446\">Elmendorf does <strong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"323\">not<\/strong> administer its own septic (OSSF) program, so all permitting, inspections, and compliance are handled through Bexar County.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"478\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"525\">Bexar County Environmental Services \u2013 OSSF<\/strong><br>1948 Probandt St.<br>San Antonio, TX 78214<br>Phone: (210) 335-6700<br>Department: On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Hays County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Hays County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Gillespie County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Gillespie County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Gillespie County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"1be6cbb9-6533-410f-84ac-46a7a2d321e7\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-89\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\">&nbsp;<\/article><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:25a971cc-94b2-4091-a5cf-19fe8eb4adb5-44\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-90\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9906143b-fed8-47cc-ae76-7123add2de1f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\">Gillespie County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"82\">TCEQ OSSF Region 11 \u2014 Austin Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"159\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"140\">County:<\/strong> Gillespie County<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"208\"><strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"183\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"206\">Region 11 (Austin)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"261\"><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"231\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ Austin Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"330\">Region 11 covers much of Central Texas, including counties such as:<\/p><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"344\">Gillespie<\/p><p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"355\">Blanco<\/p><p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"366\">Burnet<\/p><p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"376\">Llano<\/p><p data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"387\">Travis<\/p><p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"402\">Williamson<\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"409\">Hays<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for Gillespie County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"31\">Gillespie County, Texas<\/strong>, the authorized agent for septic (OSSF) is:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"131\">Gillespie County Environmental Health Department<\/h3><p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"205\"><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"205\">Authorized Agent for OSSF (countywide, including outside city limits)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"265\"><strong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"219\">Address:<\/strong><br>125 W Main St.<br>Fredericksburg, TX 78624<\/p><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"296\"><strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"277\">Phone:<\/strong><br>(830) 997-3731<\/p><p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"369\"><strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"313\">Department:<\/strong> Environmental Health \/ On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"391\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"434\">Septic permits (new systems &amp; repairs)<\/p><p data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"455\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"471\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"498\">Installer coordination<\/p><p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"518\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"544\">Compliance countywide<\/p><p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"764\">Most cities in Gillespie County (including Fredericksburg) rely on the county Environmental Health Department for septic regulation, so this office is typically the authorized agent both inside and outside city limits.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Kerr County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Kerr County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Kerr County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\">Kerr County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"82\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">&nbsp;<\/h3><p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"154\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"140\">County:<\/strong> Kerr County<\/p><p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"208\"><strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"178\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"206\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"266\"><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"231\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"350\">Region 13 includes much of the Hill Country and San Antonio-area counties such as:<\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"359\">Kerr<\/p><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"371\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"383\">Bandera<\/p><p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"393\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"403\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"417\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"426\">Medina<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the Kerr County both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"202\">Kerr County \u2014 Authorized Agent for Septic (OSSF)<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"258\">Outside city limits (unincorporated Kerr County)<\/h3><p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"330\"><strong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"280\">Authorized Agent:<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"330\">Kerr County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"397\"><strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"344\">Address:<\/strong><br>700 Main St., Suite BA-104<br>Kerrville, TX 78028<\/p><p data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"409\">Phone:<\/strong><br>(830) 257-1818<\/p><p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"442\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"465\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"489\">Repairs\/alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"505\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"526\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"546\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"573\">Maintenance compliance<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"614\">Inside Kerrville city limits<\/h3><p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"687\">The <strong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"640\">City of Kerrville<\/strong> has its own OSSF authority within city limits.<\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"803\"><strong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"740\">City of Kerrville \u2013 Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br>701 Main St.<br>Kerrville, TX 78028<br>Phone: (830) 258-1514<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"841\">Other cities in Kerr County<\/h3><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1078\">Most smaller municipalities (Ingram, Center Point, etc.) rely on <strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"943\">Kerr County Environmental Health<\/strong> rather than having their own OSSF program. The county is typically the authorized agent for both inside and outside those city limits.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Kendall County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Kendall County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Kendall County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\">Kendall County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"85\">TCEQ OSSF Region 13 \u2014 San Antonio Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"129\">&nbsp;<\/h3><p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"160\"><strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"143\">County:<\/strong> Kendall County<\/p><p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"214\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"184\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"212\">Region 13 (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"272\"><strong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"237\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ San Antonio Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"347\">Region 13 covers most of the San Antonio\/Hill Country cluster, including:<\/p><p data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"359\">Kendall<\/p><p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"368\">Kerr<\/p><p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"378\">Bexar<\/p><p data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"388\">Comal<\/p><p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"402\">Guadalupe<\/p><p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"411\">Medina<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the Kendall County both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"125\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"29\">Kendall County, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled at the county level for nearly all areas.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"165\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Kendall County<\/h2><p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"261\"><strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"216\">Kendall County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic (OSSF):<\/p><p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"289\">Outside city limits:<\/strong> Yes<\/p><p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"376\"><strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"326\">Inside most city limits:<\/strong> Yes (including Boerne and smaller municipalities)<\/p><p data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"473\">Most cities in Kendall County do <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"418\">not<\/strong> operate their own OSSF program and rely on the county.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"505\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"608\"><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"552\">Kendall County Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br>201 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 3<br>Boerne, TX 78006<\/p><p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"698\">Phone: <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"635\">(830) 249-9343<\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"720\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"743\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"769\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"785\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"829\">Aerobic compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"849\">Final approvals<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Blanco County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Blanco County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for the Blanco county both inside and outside city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\">Blanco County, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled at the county level.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"142\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Blanco County<\/h2><p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"238\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"192\">Blanco County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic systems:<\/p><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"272\"><strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"266\">Outside city limits:<\/strong> Yes<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"338\"><strong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"332\">Inside most city limits (Blanco, Johnson City, etc.):<\/strong> Yes<\/p><p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"468\">Most municipalities in Blanco County rely on the county for OSSF regulation and do not run their own septic permitting programs.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"500\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"604\"><strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"546\">Blanco County Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br>101 E Cypress St., Suite 101<br>Johnson City, TX 78636<\/p><p data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"694\">Phone: <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"631\">(830) 868-7104<\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"716\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"739\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"765\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"786\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"802\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"837\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"857\">Final approvals<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What OSSF region is Blanco County in?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Blanco County, Texas<\/strong> is in <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"79\">TCEQ OSSF Region 11 \u2014 Austin Regional Office<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"123\">&nbsp;<\/h3><p data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"153\"><strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"137\">County:<\/strong> Blanco County<\/p><p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"202\"><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"177\">TCEQ OSSF Region:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"200\">Region 11 (Austin)<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"255\"><strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"225\">Regional Office:<\/strong> TCEQ Austin Regional Office<\/p><p data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"307\">Region 11 covers much of Central Texas, including:<\/p><p data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"318\">Blanco<\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"332\">Gillespie<\/p><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"342\">Llano<\/p><p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"353\">Burnet<\/p><p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"364\">Travis<\/p><p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"379\">Williamson<\/p><p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"386\">Hays<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Bandera County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Bandera County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for Bandera county?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"98\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"29\">Bandera County, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) permitting and inspections are handled by the county.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"138\">Authorized Agent \u2014 Bandera County<\/h2><p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"235\"><strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"189\">Bandera County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>is the authorized agent for septic systems:<\/p><p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"269\"><strong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"263\">Outside city limits:<\/strong> Yes<\/p><p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"333\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"327\">Inside most city limits (Bandera, Lakehills, etc.):<\/strong> Yes<\/p><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"412\">Most municipalities in Bandera County rely on the county for OSSF regulation.<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"444\">Contact Information<\/h3><p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"491\">Bandera County Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br>1202 Pecan St.<br>Bandera, TX 78003<\/p><p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"620\">Phone: <strong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"557\">(830) 796-3350<\/strong><br>Department: Environmental Health \u2013 On-Site Sewage Facilities<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"642\">They handle<\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"665\">New septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"691\">Repairs &amp; alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"712\">Site evaluations<\/p><p data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"728\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"763\">Aerobic maintenance compliance<\/p><p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"783\">Final approvals<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"San Marcos\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>San Marcos<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for San Marcos Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"150\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"25\">San Marcos, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"111\">inside city limits<\/strong> or in the <strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"149\">ETJ\/outside city limits<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"186\">Inside San Marcos city limits<\/h2><p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"292\">The <strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"213\">City of San Marcos<\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\/p><p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"557\"><strong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"346\">City of San Marcos \u2013 Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"361\">Address:<\/strong> 630 E Hopkins St., San Marcos, TX 78666<br><strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"414\">Phone:<\/strong> (512) 393-8460<br><strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"447\">Department:<\/strong> Neighborhood Enhancement \/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"510\">Website:<\/strong> City of San Marcos Environmental Health (OSSF)<\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"573\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"592\">Septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"608\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"632\">Repairs\/alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"652\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"686\">Compliance inside city limits<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"754\">Outside city limits (Hays County area around San Marcos)<\/h2><p data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"834\">If the property is <strong data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"808\">outside San Marcos city limits<\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\/p><p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"879\">Hays County Development Services \u2013 OSSF<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"894\">Address:<\/strong> 2171 Yarrington Rd, Ste 205<br>San Marcos, TX 78666<br><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"958\">Phone:<\/strong> (512) 393-2150<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 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><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"New Braunfels\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>New Braunfels<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who is the Authorized Agent for septic for New Braunfels Tx?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\">For <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\">New Braunfels, Texas<\/strong>, septic (OSSF) jurisdiction depends on whether the property is <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"118\">inside the city limits<\/strong> or in the ETJ\/outside city limits.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"193\">Inside New Braunfels city limits<\/h3><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"302\">The <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"223\">City of New Braunfels<\/strong> is the authorized agent for septic permitting and inspections within the city.<\/p><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"359\">City of New Braunfels \u2013 Environmental Health \/ OSSF<\/strong><br><strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"374\">Address:<\/strong> 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130<br><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"426\">Phone:<\/strong> (830) 221-4041<br><strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"459\">Department:<\/strong> Planning &amp; Development Services \/ Environmental Health<br><strong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"529\">Website:<\/strong> City of New Braunfels Environmental Health (OSSF)<\/p><p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"595\">They handle:<\/p><p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"614\">Septic permits<\/p><p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"630\">Inspections<\/p><p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"654\">Repairs\/alterations<\/p><p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"674\">Final approvals<\/p><p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"708\">Compliance within city limits<\/p><hr><h3 data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"779\">Outside city limits (Comal County area around New Braunfels)<\/h3><p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"848\">If the property is <strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">outside city limits<\/strong>, the authorized agent is:<\/p><p data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"898\">Comal County Environmental Health Department<\/strong><br>1297 Church Hill Dr<br>New Braunfels, TX 78130<br>(830) 608-2090<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>&nbsp;<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 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 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 Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The solids produced by the natural biological treatment process. 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