{"id":1206,"date":"2025-02-21T04:24:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/?page_id=1206"},"modified":"2026-06-22T16:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:32:07","slug":"areas-we-serve","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/areas-we-serve\/","title":{"rendered":"Areas We Serve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tHomeField Williamson County Service Area\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tWe Love Serving Williamson County\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>We proudly serve the cities and towns of Williamson County with complete septic services. Give us a call and we&#8217;ll be there.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/HomeField-Williamson-County-Service-Area-Web-Scaled.webp\" alt=\"A White and Gray map of Williamson County Texas with major cities listed.\" height=\"2560\" width=\"2560\" title=\"HomeField Williamson County Service Area (Web Scaled)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Just click your city name below to see services for your area:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/bartlett\/\">Bartlett<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/cedar-park\/\">Cedar Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/circleville\/\">Circleville<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/coupland\/\">Coupland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/florence\/\">Florence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/georgetown\/\">Georgetown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/granger\/\">Granger<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/hutto\/\">Hutto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/jarrell\/\">Jarrell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/leander\/\">Leander<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/liberty-hill\/\">Liberty Hill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/round-rock\/\">Round Rock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/serenada\">Serenada<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/taylor\/\">Taylor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/williamson-county\/thrall\/\">Thrall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t    <section id=\"faxSection\" class=\"full-section\">\n        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"name\":\"Areas We Serve\",\"description\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.homefieldonsite.com\\\/williamson-county\\\/areas-we-serve\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does aeration 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;\\\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is Aeration Chamber?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. 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This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a Crossover?\",\"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;\\\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a Diffuser?\",\"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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a Disinfection?\",\"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;\\\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a Effluent?\",\"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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Freeboard 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;\\\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a Influent?\",\"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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Inlet 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;\\\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Laminar Flow 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;\\\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. 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Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson 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\":\"Williamson 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\":\"Williamson County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Scum 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;\\\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Williamson County - What does Mixing 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;\\\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. 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The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a Aeration System?\",\"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;\\\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\\\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is Air Compressor?\",\"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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a Baffle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are Bugs?\",\"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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. 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An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a Bulkhead?\",\"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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a Clarifier Chamber?\",\"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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a Clarification?\",\"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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. 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The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis 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\":\"Travis 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\":\"Travis County - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Scum 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;\\\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Travis County - What does Mixing 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;\\\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does aeration 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;\\\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is Aeration Chamber?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Aeration System?\",\"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;\\\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\\\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is Air Compressor?\",\"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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Baffle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are Bugs?\",\"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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Bulkhead?\",\"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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Clarifier Chamber?\",\"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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Clarification?\",\"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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. 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More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a Disinfection?\",\"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;\\\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. 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Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - 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\":\"City of Georgetown - 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\":\"City of Georgetown - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Scum 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;\\\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Georgetown - What does Mixing 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;\\\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What does aeration 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;\\\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is Aeration Chamber?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Aeration System?\",\"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;\\\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\\\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is Air Compressor?\",\"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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Baffle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are Bugs?\",\"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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. 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An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Bulkhead?\",\"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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Clarifier Chamber?\",\"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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Clarification?\",\"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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Crossover?\",\"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;\\\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Diffuser?\",\"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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. 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More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a Disinfection?\",\"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;\\\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. 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The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Leander - 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\":\"City of Leander - 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\":\"City of Leander - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. 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The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Aeration System?\",\"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;\\\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\\\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is Air Compressor?\",\"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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Baffle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are Bugs?\",\"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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. 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An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Bulkhead?\",\"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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Clarifier Chamber?\",\"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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Clarification?\",\"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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Crossover?\",\"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;\\\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Diffuser?\",\"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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. 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More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a Disinfection?\",\"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;\\\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. 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Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Round Rock - 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\":\"City of Round Rock - 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\":\"City of Round Rock - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. 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The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Austin - 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\":\"City of Austin - 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\":\"City of Austin - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. 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The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Aeration System?\",\"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;\\\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\\\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is Air Compressor?\",\"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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Baffle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\\\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are Bugs?\",\"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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. 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An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Bulkhead?\",\"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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Clarifier Chamber?\",\"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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Clarification?\",\"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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. 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More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a Disinfection?\",\"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;\\\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. 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Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Microbes 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;\\\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is a NSF?\",\"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;\\\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is an Outlet?\",\"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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Setback 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;\\\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is settling?\",\"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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(37,64,111);font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\\\"><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;\\\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"697\\\" data-end=\\\"715\\\">How to apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Joe Pool Lake \\\/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\\\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>:<strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"10\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Verify<\\\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"717\\\" data-end=\\\"756\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Download and fill in the application<\\\/strong>, online or printed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"847\\\" data-end=\\\"886\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit the application<\\\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"890\\\" data-end=\\\"929\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">conduct a site visit<\\\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"933\\\" data-end=\\\"972\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"974\\\" data-end=\\\"1054\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\">run for specific periods<\\\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\\\/span><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1061\\\" data-end=\\\"1123\\\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\\\"1094\\\" data-end=\\\"1115\\\">Williamson County<\\\/strong>, Texas?<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"1125\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1187\\\" data-end=\\\"1226\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Covers <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">areas of Williamson County<\\\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\\\"58\\\" data-end=\\\"86\\\">Lampasas River watershed<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1229\\\" data-end=\\\"1309\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">can apply<\\\/strong> for grants to repair\\\/replace septic systems<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"285\\\" data-end=\\\"323\\\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"328\\\" data-end=\\\"352\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"358\\\" data-end=\\\"371\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"325\\\" data-end=\\\"631\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"409\\\" data-end=\\\"421\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/about-us\\\/reservoirs\\\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"636\\\" data-end=\\\"654\\\">Lake Granbury:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"660\\\" data-end=\\\"673\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Hood County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"837\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"692\\\" data-end=\\\"704\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/en.wikipedia.org\\\/wiki\\\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Wikipedia<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"842\\\" data-end=\\\"861\\\">Lake Limestone:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"867\\\" data-end=\\\"880\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"839\\\" data-end=\\\"1069\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"927\\\" data-end=\\\"939\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1112\\\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1118\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\">Location:<\\\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1071\\\" data-end=\\\"1367\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1179\\\" data-end=\\\"1191\\\">Details:<\\\/strong> Planned as an \\\"off-channel\\\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1369\\\" data-end=\\\"1406\\\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1410\\\" data-end=\\\"1478\\\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1483\\\" data-end=\\\"1497\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1591\\\" data-end=\\\"1606\\\">Components:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1613\\\" data-end=\\\"1645\\\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\\\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1726\\\" data-end=\\\"1746\\\">Plant Expansion:<\\\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1408\\\" data-end=\\\"1981\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1846\\\" data-end=\\\"1868\\\">48-Inch Waterline:<\\\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1985\\\" data-end=\\\"2031\\\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"1983\\\" data-end=\\\"2245\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2036\\\" data-end=\\\"2050\\\">Objective:<\\\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/project-updates\\\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2249\\\" data-end=\\\"2288\\\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><ul><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2293\\\" data-end=\\\"2328\\\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\\\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2396\\\" data-end=\\\"2440\\\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\\\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2247\\\" data-end=\\\"2667\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2521\\\" data-end=\\\"2547\\\">Instream Flow Studies:<\\\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><div class=\\\"relative inline-flex items-center\\\"><a class=\\\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/brazos.org\\\/About-Us\\\/Environmental\\\/Environmental-Services\\\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><span class=\\\" truncate\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Brazos<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/div><p data-start=\\\"2669\\\" data-end=\\\"2921\\\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is the Brazos River Authority?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">governmental agency<\\\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"140\\\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\\\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\\\"154\\\" data-end=\\\"177\\\">42,000 square miles<\\\/strong> across <strong data-start=\\\"185\\\" data-end=\\\"194\\\">Texas<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"216\\\">Brazos River<\\\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\\\"269\\\" data-end=\\\"282\\\">840 miles<\\\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"351\\\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\\\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\\\"357\\\" data-end=\\\"364\\\">BRA<\\\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\\\"380\\\" data-end=\\\"388\\\">1929<\\\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\\\"402\\\" data-end=\\\"442\\\">river authority in the United States<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"446\\\" data-end=\\\"523\\\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\\\/strong><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"530\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"534\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><h4 data-start=\\\"591\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"596\\\" data-end=\\\"626\\\">1. Water Supply Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"755\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"633\\\" data-end=\\\"672\\\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"676\\\" data-end=\\\"702\\\">store and supply water<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"707\\\" data-end=\\\"754\\\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"758\\\" data-end=\\\"794\\\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\\\/strong><ul><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"799\\\" data-end=\\\"822\\\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"827\\\" data-end=\\\"844\\\">Lake Granbury<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"849\\\" data-end=\\\"867\\\">Lake Limestone<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"872\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"908\\\" data-end=\\\"923\\\">Lake Belton<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"928\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Lake Georgetown<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"952\\\" data-end=\\\"968\\\">Lake Proctor<\\\/strong><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"756\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"973\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">Lake Whitney<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"990\\\" data-end=\\\"1097\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1044\\\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1098\\\" data-end=\\\"1211\\\">Ensures <strong data-start=\\\"1108\\\" data-end=\\\"1143\\\">long-term water supply planning<\\\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1186\\\">Central Texas<\\\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1213\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1218\\\" data-end=\\\"1261\\\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1262\\\" data-end=\\\"1369\\\">Works with the <strong data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1311\\\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"1322\\\" data-end=\\\"1344\\\">reservoir releases<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"1348\\\" data-end=\\\"1368\\\">control flooding<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1370\\\" data-end=\\\"1469\\\">Implements <strong data-start=\\\"1383\\\" data-end=\\\"1412\\\">drought contingency plans<\\\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1470\\\" data-end=\\\"1571\\\">Provides <strong data-start=\\\"1481\\\" data-end=\\\"1520\\\">real-time water level and flow data<\\\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1573\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1578\\\" data-end=\\\"1609\\\">3. Water Quality Protection<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1610\\\" data-end=\\\"1692\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1612\\\" data-end=\\\"1651\\\">Monitors and protects water quality<\\\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1693\\\" data-end=\\\"1790\\\">Operates <strong data-start=\\\"1704\\\" data-end=\\\"1735\\\">wastewater treatment plants<\\\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"1791\\\" data-end=\\\"1896\\\">Conducts <strong data-start=\\\"1802\\\" data-end=\\\"1837\\\">scientific research and testing<\\\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"1898\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1937\\\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"1938\\\" data-end=\\\"2105\\\">Works under <strong data-start=\\\"1952\\\" data-end=\\\"2004\\\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"2009\\\" data-end=\\\"2049\\\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\\\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\\\"2060\\\" data-end=\\\"2088\\\">water rights and permits<\\\/strong> for water users.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2106\\\" data-end=\\\"2194\\\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h4 data-start=\\\"2196\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2201\\\" data-end=\\\"2250\\\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\\\/strong><\\\/h4><ul><li data-start=\\\"2251\\\" data-end=\\\"2350\\\">Manages <strong data-start=\\\"2261\\\" data-end=\\\"2291\\\">public recreational access<\\\/strong> to <strong data-start=\\\"2295\\\" data-end=\\\"2315\\\">lakes and rivers<\\\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2351\\\" data-end=\\\"2446\\\">Works to <strong data-start=\\\"2362\\\" data-end=\\\"2391\\\">preserve aquatic habitats<\\\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\\\"2404\\\" data-end=\\\"2416\\\">wildlife<\\\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2447\\\" data-end=\\\"2556\\\">Enforces <strong data-start=\\\"2458\\\" data-end=\\\"2506\\\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\\\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"2563\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2567\\\" data-end=\\\"2613\\\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2620\\\" data-end=\\\"2642\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\\\"2650\\\" data-end=\\\"2665\\\">70 counties<\\\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\\\"2614\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"2682\\\" data-end=\\\"2756\\\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\\\/strong><\\\/li><\\\/ul><\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2757\\\" data-end=\\\"2837\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2763\\\" data-end=\\\"2813\\\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\\\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"2838\\\" data-end=\\\"2995\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"2844\\\" data-end=\\\"2891\\\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\\\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\\\"2918\\\" data-end=\\\"2955\\\">cities, industries, and utilities<\\\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3002\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3006\\\" data-end=\\\"3050\\\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><ul><li data-start=\\\"3051\\\" data-end=\\\"3136\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3053\\\" data-end=\\\"3099\\\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\\\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\\\"3117\\\" data-end=\\\"3135\\\">Texas Governor<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li><li data-start=\\\"3137\\\" data-end=\\\"3206\\\">Funded through <strong data-start=\\\"3154\\\" data-end=\\\"3188\\\">water sales contracts and fees<\\\/strong>, not state taxes.<\\\/li><\\\/ul><h3 data-start=\\\"3213\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"3217\\\" data-end=\\\"3231\\\">Conclusion<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"3232\\\" data-end=\\\"3548\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"3236\\\" data-end=\\\"3268\\\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\\\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\\\"3277\\\" data-end=\\\"3291\\\">vital role<\\\/strong> in <strong data-start=\\\"3295\\\" data-end=\\\"3370\\\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\\\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\\\"3382\\\" data-end=\\\"3404\\\">Brazos River Basin<\\\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\\\"3409\\\" data-end=\\\"3445\\\">ensures reliable water resources<\\\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\\\"3498\\\" data-end=\\\"3547\\\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \\\"License to Operate\\\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>There is <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\\\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\">Parker County Regional Water District<\\\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\\\"230\\\" data-end=\\\"268\\\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"306\\\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\\\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"337\\\" data-end=\\\"379\\\">no overarching Regional Water District<\\\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><style type=\\\"text\\\/css\\\"><\\\/style><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p><ul><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><li><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/li><\\\/ul>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;\\\"><span style=\\\"font-style:normal;\\\" data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"142\\\" data-end=\\\"217\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Any <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">aerobic treatment unit<\\\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"121\\\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\\\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"219\\\" data-end=\\\"258\\\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"261\\\" data-end=\\\"338\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">regular system servicing<\\\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"150\\\">maintenance reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3057\\\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"341\\\" data-end=\\\"418\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">aerobic system<\\\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\\\"106\\\" data-end=\\\"139\\\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\\\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\\\"202\\\" data-end=\\\"231\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"454\\\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"457\\\" data-end=\\\"496\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">secondary treatment<\\\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\\\"87\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\\\"120\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"536\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"541\\\" data-end=\\\"578\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit a <strong data-start=\\\"9\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\">new maintenance contract<\\\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"583\\\" data-end=\\\"622\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide current <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">maintenance inspection reports<\\\/strong>, and<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"627\\\" data-end=\\\"668\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\\\"57\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">license cancellation<\\\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"14\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Complaints<\\\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"81\\\">addressed and resolved<\\\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1025\\\" data-end=\\\"1040\\\">Homeowners:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1043\\\" data-end=\\\"1082\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1085\\\" data-end=\\\"1124\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1127\\\" data-end=\\\"1166\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1169\\\" data-end=\\\"1248\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\\\"26\\\" data-end=\\\"59\\\">routine maintenance affidavit<\\\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! 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bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1250\\\" data-end=\\\"1276\\\">Maintenance Providers:<\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1279\\\" data-end=\\\"1318\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">File <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">inspection reports on time<\\\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1321\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1442\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operate under <strong data-start=\\\"14\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">TCEQ registration<\\\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/licensing\\\/licenses\\\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"888\\\" data-end=\\\"969\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"671\\\" data-end=\\\"752\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is <strong data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"58\\\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\\\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"101\\\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\\\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\\\"109\\\" data-end=\\\"133\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\\\"258\\\" data-end=\\\"274\\\">only outside<\\\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"93\\\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"97\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Austin Water Utility<\\\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\\\"32\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"176\\\" data-end=\\\"213\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\\\"23\\\" data-end=\\\"30\\\">not<\\\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"220\\\" data-end=\\\"277\\\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"279\\\" data-end=\\\"316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"321\\\" data-end=\\\"343\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"349\\\" data-end=\\\"425\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\">AB+C Portal<\\\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\\\"71\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed designer<\\\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"431\\\" data-end=\\\"468\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required materials include site\\\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"473\\\" data-end=\\\"510\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"516\\\" data-end=\\\"553\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong> must prepare standard\\\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"559\\\" data-end=\\\"639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/downloads\\\/publications\\\/rg\\\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"644\\\" data-end=\\\"683\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"45\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">phase inspections<\\\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"734\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"27\\\">written certification<\\\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"819\\\" data-end=\\\"858\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate \\\/ Notice of Approval<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"864\\\" data-end=\\\"903\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\\\"49\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">formal notice of approval<\\\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">LCRA<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1828\\\" data-end=\\\"1857\\\">Key Points to Take Away<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1861\\\" data-end=\\\"1900\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"60\\\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\\\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\\\"119\\\" data-end=\\\"152\\\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\\\/strong>, not the county.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1903\\\" data-end=\\\"1983\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Use the <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\\\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/department\\\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.austintexas.gov\\\/sites\\\/default\\\/files\\\/files\\\/Water\\\/UDS\\\/OSSF\\\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tceq.texas.gov\\\/permitting\\\/ossf\\\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1986\\\" data-end=\\\"2213\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"1990\\\" data-end=\\\"2018\\\">City of Austin prohibits<\\\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\\\"2075\\\" data-end=\\\"2094\\\">no OSSF service<\\\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"909\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"110\\\" data-end=\\\"185\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \\\/ Environmental Services<\\\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"92\\\" data-end=\\\"117\\\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\\\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\\\"181\\\" data-end=\\\"229\\\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"270\\\" data-end=\\\"308\\\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\\\/h2><h3 data-start=\\\"310\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"339\\\">Permit Application<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"342\\\" data-end=\\\"417\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must apply <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"48\\\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">co.freestone.tx.us<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"420\\\" data-end=\\\"495\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"498\\\" data-end=\\\"535\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permit types and fees include:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"540\\\" data-end=\\\"579\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard system: ~$510<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"584\\\" data-end=\\\"623\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"628\\\" data-end=\\\"667\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">burnetcountytexas.org<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"753\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"760\\\" data-end=\\\"786\\\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"789\\\" data-end=\\\"828\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"77\\\">two profile holes (24\\\" wide, 5' deep)<\\\/strong> open for county inspection.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"919\\\" data-end=\\\"947\\\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"950\\\" data-end=\\\"989\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"39\\\" data-end=\\\"89\\\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\\\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"992\\\" data-end=\\\"1071\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"33\\\">30 days<\\\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1155\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1162\\\" data-end=\\\"1192\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1195\\\" data-end=\\\"1234\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Written <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\">before construction starts<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1237\\\" data-end=\\\"1316\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1318\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1325\\\" data-end=\\\"1360\\\">Inspections During Construction<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1363\\\" data-end=\\\"1402\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\\\"60\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1486\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"1493\\\" data-end=\\\"1515\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1518\\\" data-end=\\\"1557\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\\\"61\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">after final inspection passes<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"31\\\">must not be used<\\\/strong> before receiving this license.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h2 data-start=\\\"1646\\\" data-end=\\\"1685\\\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1689\\\" data-end=\\\"1728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic systems<\\\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\\\"64\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\">TCEQ-registered provider<\\\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1731\\\" data-end=\\\"1810\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1813\\\" data-end=\\\"1892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1895\\\" data-end=\\\"1974\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1560\\\" data-end=\\\"1639\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1405\\\" data-end=\\\"1484\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1074\\\" data-end=\\\"1153\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"831\\\" data-end=\\\"910\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"672\\\" data-end=\\\"751\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"188\\\" data-end=\\\"263\\\">&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\">Who Is Responsible?<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"111\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"22\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Within city limits<\\\/strong>, <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"47\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">each city\u2019s authority<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\\\"149\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"114\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"36\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\\\/strong> does <strong data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">not apply<\\\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Destiny Hosted<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"233\\\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"235\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\\\"98\\\" data-end=\\\"148\\\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\\\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"274\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">1. <strong data-start=\\\"281\\\" data-end=\\\"310\\\">Official Application Form<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"313\\\" data-end=\\\"350\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">city\u2019s designated portal<\\\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"353\\\" data-end=\\\"428\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"430\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">2. <strong data-start=\\\"437\\\" data-end=\\\"475\\\">Site Evaluation\\\/Soil Investigation<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"478\\\" data-end=\\\"515\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\\\"15\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"518\\\" data-end=\\\"595\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+15<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"597\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">3. <strong data-start=\\\"604\\\" data-end=\\\"642\\\">Planning Materials \\\/ System Design<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"645\\\" data-end=\\\"684\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"689\\\" data-end=\\\"728\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"733\\\" data-end=\\\"772\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"55\\\" data-end=\\\"80\\\">professional engineer<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"854\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">New Tools<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"856\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">4. <strong data-start=\\\"863\\\" data-end=\\\"893\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"896\\\" data-end=\\\"935\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\">formal permit<\\\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"938\\\" data-end=\\\"1017\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/library.municode.com\\\/tx\\\/austin\\\/codes\\\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Liberty Hill<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Municode Library<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineering Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1019\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">5. <strong data-start=\\\"1026\\\" data-end=\\\"1047\\\">Phase Inspections<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1050\\\" data-end=\\\"1089\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\">tank installation<\\\/strong>, <strong data-start=\\\"45\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">distribution system<\\\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"94\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1092\\\" data-end=\\\"1131\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\\\/span><\\\/p><h3 data-start=\\\"1133\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">6. <strong data-start=\\\"1140\\\" data-end=\\\"1183\\\">Notice of Approval \\\/ License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/h3><p data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">after all inspections pass<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1267\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\">not permitted<\\\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"79\\\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\\\/strong> for <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"136\\\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"69\\\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"146\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\\\"25\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\\\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"151\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> require a permit<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+10<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.co.washington.tx.us\\\/page\\\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Washington County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Burleson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"191\\\">2. Application Submission Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"194\\\" data-end=\\\"272\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">All <strong data-start=\\\"4\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">applications are submitted online<\\\/strong> via <strong data-start=\\\"46\\\" data-end=\\\"68\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> (MGO) at <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"78\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">mygovernmentonline.org<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"275\\\" data-end=\\\"314\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If the applicant is <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"20\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"317\\\" data-end=\\\"395\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"131\\\">job-site identification tag<\\\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\\\"199\\\" data-end=\\\"239\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">this does not authorize construction<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"398\\\" data-end=\\\"435\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\\\"29\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">one year<\\\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"442\\\" data-end=\\\"472\\\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"475\\\" data-end=\\\"514\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"28\\\">site evaluation report<\\\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\\\/strong>, including:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"519\\\" data-end=\\\"560\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Topography, subsoil texture\\\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"565\\\" data-end=\\\"645\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">two soil excavation pits<\\\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"652\\\" data-end=\\\"700\\\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"703\\\" data-end=\\\"744\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\\\"35\\\" data-end=\\\"85\\\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\\\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"747\\\" data-end=\\\"788\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"791\\\" data-end=\\\"873\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\\\"95\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">scaled site plan<\\\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"876\\\" data-end=\\\"956\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"963\\\" data-end=\\\"1008\\\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1011\\\" data-end=\\\"1052\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"65\\\">Williamson County staff reviews<\\\/strong> the application for compliance.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1055\\\" data-end=\\\"1096\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\\\"36\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong>\u2014construction must <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"90\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">not<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> begin before this is received.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1099\\\" data-end=\\\"1179\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\\\"41\\\" data-end=\\\"75\\\">inspections at critical phases<\\\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\\\"89\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\">final inspection<\\\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\\\"196\\\" data-end=\\\"218\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1186\\\" data-end=\\\"1225\\\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1228\\\" data-end=\\\"1269\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\\\"27\\\" data-end=\\\"50\\\">100\u2011year floodplain<\\\/strong> or <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"72\\\">recharge zones<\\\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1272\\\" data-end=\\\"1352\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcomindocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210622_1614\\\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\\\"28\\\" data-end=\\\"66\\\">renewal and reporting requirements<\\\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\\\"100\\\" data-end=\\\"143\\\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\\\/strong>:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"82\\\" data-end=\\\"158\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"21\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">License Validity:<\\\/strong> A <strong data-start=\\\"24\\\" data-end=\\\"46\\\">License to Operate<\\\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"116\\\">two years<\\\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"162\\\" data-end=\\\"199\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"19\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Timing:<\\\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"204\\\" data-end=\\\"241\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"44\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Submit a License Renewal \\\/ Transfer form<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"246\\\" data-end=\\\"322\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Pay the renewal fee<\\\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"326\\\" data-end=\\\"363\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Renewal Conditions:<\\\/strong> To qualify:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"368\\\" data-end=\\\"405\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The system must be <strong data-start=\\\"19\\\" data-end=\\\"43\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">functioning properly<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"410\\\" data-end=\\\"488\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"34\\\">current maintenance contract<\\\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+4<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"495\\\" data-end=\\\"534\\\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"538\\\" data-end=\\\"577\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"582\\\" data-end=\\\"662\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Require a <strong data-start=\\\"10\\\" data-end=\\\"42\\\">routine maintenance contract<\\\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\\\"74\\\" data-end=\\\"114\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"667\\\" data-end=\\\"747\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\\\"22\\\" data-end=\\\"87\\\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3077\\\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+7<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"751\\\" data-end=\\\"779\\\">Maintenance Inspections:<\\\/strong><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"784\\\" data-end=\\\"864\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"126\\\">submit maintenance\\\/inspection reports<\\\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\\\"174\\\" data-end=\\\"187\\\">two years<\\\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/651\\\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"868\\\" data-end=\\\"907\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"40\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"912\\\" data-end=\\\"951\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Only <strong data-start=\\\"5\\\" data-end=\\\"24\\\">aerobic systems<\\\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"956\\\" data-end=\\\"1036\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"109\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\\\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\\\/upload\\\/page\\\/0983\\\/docs\\\/LandDevAndEmerg\\\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Texas New Tools<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system inside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Here are the <strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"72\\\" data-end=\\\"92\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">within city limits<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> or within the <\\\/strong><\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"107\\\" data-end=\\\"144\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"13\\\" data-end=\\\"189\\\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\\\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"82\\\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"85\\\" data-end=\\\"161\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Cities like <strong data-start=\\\"12\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">Georgetown<\\\/strong> and <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">Taylor<\\\/strong> <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"42\\\" data-end=\\\"96\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\\\"130\\\" data-end=\\\"168\\\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\\\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.huttotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3805\\\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"164\\\" data-end=\\\"240\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"66\\\" data-end=\\\"102\\\">additional platting requirements<\\\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\\\"153\\\" data-end=\\\"167\\\">five acres<\\\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+1<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"247\\\" data-end=\\\"283\\\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"286\\\" data-end=\\\"362\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Properties <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"41\\\">within city limits or ETJs<\\\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\\\"101\\\" data-end=\\\"135\\\">require platting or replatting<\\\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+5<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"369\\\" data-end=\\\"422\\\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"425\\\" data-end=\\\"501\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\\\"83\\\" data-end=\\\"128\\\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\\\"147\\\" data-end=\\\"183\\\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\\\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\\\"193\\\" data-end=\\\"201\\\">TCEQ<\\\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Austin Texas<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"508\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"551\\\" data-end=\\\"588\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\\\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"593\\\" data-end=\\\"632\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\\\"16\\\" data-end=\\\"54\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"637\\\" data-end=\\\"676\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"761\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+13<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"768\\\" data-end=\\\"809\\\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"812\\\" data-end=\\\"892\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\\\"69\\\" data-end=\\\"106\\\">application must be submitted via<\\\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\\\"127\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\\\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">huttotx.gov<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+2<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"895\\\" data-end=\\\"975\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/645\\\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"982\\\" data-end=\\\"1025\\\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1028\\\" data-end=\\\"1108\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"52\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\\\"84\\\" data-end=\\\"130\\\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\\\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1111\\\" data-end=\\\"1285\\\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\\\"1146\\\" data-end=\\\"1177\\\">county-specific definitions<\\\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are the special considerations I must ensure I follow for my septic system outside of city limits in Williamson County, Texas?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"37\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\\\"40\\\" data-end=\\\"88\\\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\\\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"44\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"80\\\" data-end=\\\"156\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\\\"30\\\" data-end=\\\"55\\\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\\\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\\\"104\\\" data-end=\\\"129\\\">county-specific rules<\\\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/643\\\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a><a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+3<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"163\\\" data-end=\\\"196\\\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"200\\\" data-end=\\\"237\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"18\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Platting rules<\\\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\\\"47\\\" data-end=\\\"63\\\">do not apply<\\\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\\\"135\\\" data-end=\\\"172\\\">no municipal platting requirement<\\\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\\\/span><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"244\\\" data-end=\\\"286\\\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"290\\\" data-end=\\\"327\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\\\"31\\\" data-end=\\\"64\\\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\\\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\\\"70\\\" data-end=\\\"78\\\">must<\\\/strong> provide:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"332\\\" data-end=\\\"369\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A <strong data-start=\\\"2\\\" data-end=\\\"57\\\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\\\/strong>.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"374\\\" data-end=\\\"411\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\\\/survey.<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"416\\\" data-end=\\\"492\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">A plat note stating: <\\\/span><em data-start=\\\"21\\\" data-end=\\\"84\\\"><i><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\\\/span><\\\/i><\\\/em><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/05\\\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">City of Round Rock<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+6<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"499\\\" data-end=\\\"548\\\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"552\\\" data-end=\\\"589\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The county <strong data-start=\\\"11\\\" data-end=\\\"61\\\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\\\/strong> to discuss:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"594\\\" data-end=\\\"674\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/646\\\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Revize<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+8<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"681\\\" data-end=\\\"730\\\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"732\\\" data-end=\\\"771\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"775\\\" data-end=\\\"814\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\\\"17\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">MyGovernmentOnline<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"817\\\" data-end=\\\"856\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"26\\\">site evaluation<\\\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\\\"103\\\" data-end=\\\"138\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"859\\\" data-end=\\\"898\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"23\\\">design plans<\\\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"901\\\" data-end=\\\"940\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Upload <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"25\\\">survey or deed<\\\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\\\"38\\\" data-end=\\\"70\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">scaled site and design plans<\\\/strong><\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"943\\\" data-end=\\\"982\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Submit <strong data-start=\\\"7\\\" data-end=\\\"35\\\">supporting documentation<\\\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"985\\\" data-end=\\\"1024\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Receive <strong data-start=\\\"8\\\" data-end=\\\"38\\\">Authorization to Construct<\\\/strong> before beginning installation<\\\/span><\\\/p><p data-start=\\\"1027\\\" data-end=\\\"1106\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/DocumentCenter\\\/View\\\/3096\\\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County, TX<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+11<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\\\"1113\\\" data-end=\\\"1149\\\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\\\/h2><p data-start=\\\"1153\\\" data-end=\\\"1233\\\"><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\\\"159\\\" data-end=\\\"173\\\" data-is-last-node=\\\"\\\">OSSF Order<\\\/strong><\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/public.destinyhosted.com\\\/wilcodocs\\\/2021\\\/COM\\\/20210112_1578\\\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">MenuMaker<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">TCEQ<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+12<\\\/span><\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;orphans:2;outline:none;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 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><p><br>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\"><strong data-start=\\\"0\\\" data-end=\\\"39\\\" data-is-only-node=\\\"\\\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\\\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\\\"52\\\" data-end=\\\"115\\\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\\\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p><span class=\\\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\\\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\\\"54\\\" data-end=\\\"74\\\">authorized agent<\\\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\\\/span> <a class=\\\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\" alt=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wilcotx.gov\\\/644\\\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\\\"><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">Williamson County<\\\/span><span class=\\\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\\\" data-state=\\\"closed\\\">+9<\\\/span><\\\/a><\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p><p>&nbsp;<\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - 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\":\"City of Cedar Park - 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\":\"City of Cedar Park - What are Solids?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p><span style=\\\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:13px;\\\"><span style=\\\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\\\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Scum 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;\\\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"City of Cedar Park - What does Mixing 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;\\\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\\\/span><\\\/span><\\\/p>\"}}]}<\/script>        <section class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"pageHeading\">\n                <h5>State & Local Requirements<\/h5>\n            <h2>How Does Your Region Affect Your Septic System?<\/h2>            <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"searchForm\">\n                    <form action=\"\">\n                        <div class=\"selectForm\">\n                            <div class=\"custom-select\">\n                                <div class=\"selected\">\n                                    <!-- <span class=\"text\">< ?php echo $faq_data['mainEntity'][0]['name'];?><\/span> -->\n                                    <span class=\"text\">Williamson 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=\"Williamson County\">Williamson County<\/li><li data-row=\"2\" data-value=\"Travis County\">Travis County<\/li><li data-row=\"3\" data-value=\"City of Georgetown\">City of Georgetown<\/li><li data-row=\"4\" data-value=\"City of Leander\">City of Leander<\/li><li data-row=\"5\" data-value=\"City of Round Rock\">City of Round Rock<\/li><li data-row=\"6\" data-value=\"City of Austin\">City of Austin<\/li><li data-row=\"7\" data-value=\"City of Cedar Park\">City of Cedar Park<\/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=\"Williamson County\" style=\"display: block;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Williamson County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n                <div class=\"faq-page accordionBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Williamson County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Williamson County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"Travis County\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>Travis County<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"City of Georgetown\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>City of Georgetown<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"City of Leander\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>City of Leander<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"City of Round Rock\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>City of Round Rock<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"City of Austin\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>City of Austin<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-section\" data-region=\"City of Cedar Park\" style=\"display: none;\"><div class=\"sectionHeading\"><h2>Considerations For <span>City of Cedar Park<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does aeration 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\">The process of adding air to wastewater in order to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Aeration Chamber?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The portion of the treatment system where air is added to the wastewater and the bugs consume the pollutants. The aeration chamber is located downstream of the pretreatment chamber and upstream of the clarifier chamber.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Aeration System?<\/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\">All of the equipment that is used to perform aeration in the treatment system including the air compressor units, air tubing\/pipe and diffuser assemblies.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is Air Compressor?<\/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 equipment above the ground that draws air in and delivers it to the diffusers through the tubes and pipes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Baffle?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A wall in a chamber that diverts or inhibits the flow or water in a particular direction.<\/p><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Bugs?<\/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 microbes and bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic bugs. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic bugs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Bulkhead?<\/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 divider wall in the treatment tank that separates one chamber from the next.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarifier Chamber?<\/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 final chamber of the treatment tank where solids are settled out of the wastewater prior to exiting the treatment tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Clarification?<\/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 process of settling solids out of the wastewater. This is typically accomplished in a specially designed chamber or basin where the water\u2019s flow velocity is slowed and no mixing is provided.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Crossover?<\/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\">Pipe that conveys water from one chamber or tank to another.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Diffuser?<\/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 fitting that allows compressed air to escape through small holes or slits. By forcing the air through the holes, the size of the bubbles is smaller and allows for more contact with the water. More contact with the water increases the amount of oxygen transferred to the water which increases dissolved oxygen.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Disinfection?<\/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\">Applying a chemical (chlorine) or using Ultraviolet radiation (UV) to kill pathogens in the effluent that comes out of the main treatment tank of a wastewater treatment system. In order to fully disinfect the effluent, there must be the proper dosage of chemical or UV and a long enough contact time for the disinfectant to kill all of the pathogens.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Effluent?<\/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 clear, treated water that exits the main treatment tank. Effluent is also used as a term to describe the water that exits a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Freeboard 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\">The space between the waterline and the top of a chamber, basin or lagoon expressed in a linear measurement.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Influent?<\/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 raw sewage or wastewater that enters the main treatment tank. influent is also used as a term to describe the water that enters a chamber.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Inlet 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\">The pipe that conveys water into a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Laminar Flow 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\">The natural mixing action created by the rising column of air above a diffuser. The water above the diffuser is pushed upward to the surface and then out to the side of the tank and then in a spinning motion under the surface. Laminar flow provides superior mixing at all depths in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Microbes 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\">The bacteria that consume the pollutants in the raw wastewater or sewage. A septic treatment system uses anaerobic microbes. An aerobic treatment system uses aerobic microbes. Also called \u201cBugs\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a NSF?<\/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\">An acronym for the National Standards Federation. NSF provides standards and evaluation for a variety of equipment and products, so consumers can be assured of their quality and performance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is an Outlet?<\/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 pipe that conveys water out of a chamber or tank.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Pretreatment Chamber 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 portion of the treatment system that separates solids from the raw wastewater prior to biological treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Setback 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\">The distance from the opening of the treatment system to an adjacent property or structure. Most areas have minimum setback requirements from nearby structures and property.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is settling?<\/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 separation of solids from the wastewater using gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the On-Site Sewage Facilities Remediation Program About, Who is it For, and How do I Apply?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><strong>Get up to $8000 to repair or install a septic system on your property!!!<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-size:15px\"><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\">Trinity River Authority of Texas has received funding through a Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) grant to fund the repair or installation of septic systems, also known as On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs), in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington watershed in an effort to improve water quality in Mountain Creek, Walnut Creek, Village Creek and its tributaries. Some of these waterways are considered by the State as \u201cconcerned\u201d for near nonattainment of the contract recreation use due to elevated bacteria concentrations or \u201cimpaired\u201d. Failing OSSFs were identified as potential sources of pollution in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan. Funding will be available to repair or replace approximately 10 failing OSSFs within the watershed.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">How to apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">As seen in programs for the <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"86\">Joe Pool Lake \/ Village Creek\u2013Lake Arlington watershed<\/strong>, and separately for <strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"135\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>:<strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"10\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Verify<\/strong> that your property is located inside the eligible watershed area.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"756\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Download and fill in the application<\/strong>, online or printed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"886\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit the application<\/strong> to the program manager (e.g. Trinity River Authority for one area, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for another).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your application is accepted, they'll <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"65\">conduct a site visit<\/strong> to confirm system condition and eligibility.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"972\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Funding decisions are made based on priority criteria; applicants receive grant funds to repair or replace their system.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1054\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Programs typically <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"47\">run for specific periods<\/strong> (e.g. applications from Dec 2024 to Aug 2027), or until funds are exhausted<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1123\">Does this program apply in <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Williamson County<\/strong>, Texas?<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1183\">\u2705 Lampasas River Watershed Phase II (AgriLife program)<\/h3><p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1226\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Covers <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"37\">areas of Williamson County<\/strong> that lie within the <strong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"86\">Lampasas River watershed<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1309\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Eligible homeowners there (meeting criteria) <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"58\">can apply<\/strong> for grants to repair\/replace septic systems<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority (BRA)?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"283\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is instrumental in managing water resources across the Brazos River basin in Texas. Beyond its primary responsibilities, the BRA oversees several reservoirs and is engaged in numerous projects to enhance water supply, quality, and infrastructure.<\/p><p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"323\">Key Reservoirs Managed by the BRA:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"352\">Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"371\">Location:<\/strong> Primarily in Palo Pinto County.<\/li><li data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"631\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"421\">Details:<\/strong> Spanning approximately 16,716 acres with 219 miles of shoreline, this reservoir holds about 540,000 acre-feet of water, with 230,750 acre-feet designated for water supply.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/about-us\/reservoirs\/possum-kingdom-lake?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\"><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"654\">Lake Granbury:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"673\">Location:<\/strong> Hood County.<\/li><li data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"837\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\">Details:<\/strong> Created in 1969, Lake Granbury covers 8,310 acres and is contained by the De Cordova Bend Dam.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lake_Granbury?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Wikipedia<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"861\">Lake Limestone:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"880\">Location:<\/strong> Leon, Limestone, and Robertson counties.<\/li><li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1069\"><strong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"939\">Details:<\/strong> Serving as a crucial water supply reservoir, Lake Limestone supports municipal, industrial, and agricultural needs in the region.<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1112\">Allens Creek Reservoir (Proposed):<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\">Location:<\/strong> Near the City of Wallis in Austin County.<\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1367\"><strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1191\">Details:<\/strong> Planned as an \"off-channel\" reservoir, Allens Creek will be constructed near the Brazos River on Allens Creek, a tributary of the Brazos.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/allenscreek?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\">Notable Projects and Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">East Williamson County Regional Water System (EWCRWS) Expansion:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1497\">Objective:<\/strong> To meet the growing water demands of Williamson County, the BRA is expanding the EWCRWS.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1606\">Components:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1645\">Trinity Well Infrastructure:<\/strong> Connecting an existing well to supplement the plant's treatment capacity.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1746\">Plant Expansion:<\/strong> Increasing the water treatment plant's capacity by approximately 10 million gallons per day.<\/li><li data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1981\"><strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1868\">48-Inch Waterline:<\/strong> Constructing a three-mile pipeline to enhance water delivery to customers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\"><strong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2031\">Morris Sheppard Dam \u2013 Possum Kingdom Lake:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2050\">Objective:<\/strong> Conducting a Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analysis to assess potential dam loads and downstream impacts, ensuring the dam's structural integrity and safety.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/project-updates\/upcoming-projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\"><strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2288\">Environmental and Special Projects:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2328\">Limestone Riparian Restoration:<\/strong> Enhancing riparian zones to improve water quality and habitat.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2440\">Zebra Mussel Early Detection Monitoring:<\/strong> Implementing measures to detect and prevent the spread of invasive species.<\/li><li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">Instream Flow Studies:<\/strong> Researching flow requirements to maintain ecological balance in the river system.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"relative inline-flex items-center\"><a class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" href=\"https:\/\/brazos.org\/About-Us\/Environmental\/Environmental-Services\/Special-Projects?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" truncate\" data-state=\"closed\">Brazos<\/span><\/a><\/div><p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2921\">Through the management of these reservoirs and the execution of various projects, the BRA continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable water resources, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure development within the Brazos River basin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the Brazos River Authority?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"36\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"65\">governmental agency<\/strong> responsible for managing the <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"140\">water resources of the Brazos River basin<\/strong>, which spans <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"177\">42,000 square miles<\/strong> across <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"194\">Texas<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"216\">Brazos River<\/strong> is the longest river entirely within Texas, flowing <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"282\">840 miles<\/strong> from its headwaters in the <strong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"351\">Texas Panhandle to the Gulf of Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"364\">BRA<\/strong> was created in <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"388\">1929<\/strong> as the first <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"442\">river authority in the United States<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"523\">develop, manage, and protect water resources within a single river basin.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"589\">Key Responsibilities of the Brazos River Authority:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"626\">1. Water Supply Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"755\">The <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"672\">BRA owns and operates 11 reservoirs<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"702\">store and supply water<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"754\">municipal, industrial, and agricultural use<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"794\">Major reservoirs managed by BRA:<\/strong><ul><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"822\">Possum Kingdom Lake<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"844\">Lake Granbury<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"867\">Lake Limestone<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"903\">Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"923\">Lake Belton<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"947\">Lake Georgetown<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"968\">Lake Proctor<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"989\">Lake Whitney<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1044\">Contracts with cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> to provide raw water for treatment and distribution.<\/li><li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1211\">Ensures <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1143\">long-term water supply planning<\/strong> for population growth in <strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1186\">Central Texas<\/strong> and surrounding regions.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1261\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1261\">2. Flood Control and Drought Management<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1369\">Works with the <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1311\">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\">reservoir releases<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1368\">control flooding<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1469\">Implements <strong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1412\">drought contingency plans<\/strong> and monitors reservoir levels to ensure adequate supply.<\/li><li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1571\">Provides <strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1520\">real-time water level and flow data<\/strong> for communities and emergency management agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1609\"><strong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1609\">3. Water Quality Protection<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1692\"><strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1651\">Monitors and protects water quality<\/strong> in the Brazos River and its tributaries.<\/li><li data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1790\">Operates <strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1735\">wastewater treatment plants<\/strong> in some areas to ensure proper disposal of wastewater.<\/li><li data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1896\">Conducts <strong data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1837\">scientific research and testing<\/strong> to maintain healthy ecosystems and drinking water quality.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1937\"><strong data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1937\">4. Permitting and Water Rights<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2105\">Works under <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2004\">Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2049\">Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)<\/strong> to manage <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2088\">water rights and permits<\/strong> for water users.<\/li><li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2194\">Allocates water to municipalities, industries, and agricultural users under state law.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2250\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2250\">5. Recreational and Environmental Stewardship<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2350\">Manages <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2291\">public recreational access<\/strong> to <strong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2315\">lakes and rivers<\/strong> for boating, fishing, and camping.<\/li><li data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2446\">Works to <strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2391\">preserve aquatic habitats<\/strong> and protect <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2416\">wildlife<\/strong> along the Brazos River Basin.<\/li><li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2556\">Enforces <strong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2506\">environmental laws and conservation measures<\/strong> in collaboration with state and federal agencies.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2613\"><strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\">Service Area of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\">The <strong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2642\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong> covers <strong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2665\">70 counties<\/strong>, including:<ul><li data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2756\"><strong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2756\">Lubbock, Waco, Temple, Bryan, College Station, Granbury, and Freeport.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2837\">The <strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2813\">river system supports over 3 million residents<\/strong>, businesses, and farms.<\/li><li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2995\">The <strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2891\">BRA does not provide treated drinking water<\/strong> but supplies raw water to <strong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2955\">cities, industries, and utilities<\/strong> that handle treatment and distribution.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3050\"><strong data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3050\">Governance of the Brazos River Authority<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3136\"><strong data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3099\">Governed by a 21-member Board of Directors<\/strong> appointed by the <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\">Texas Governor<\/strong>.<\/li><li data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3206\">Funded through <strong data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3188\">water sales contracts and fees<\/strong>, not state taxes.<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3231\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3231\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3548\">The <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3268\">Brazos River Authority (BRA)<\/strong> plays a <strong data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3291\">vital role<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3370\">water supply management, flood control, water quality, and conservation<\/strong> within the <strong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3404\">Brazos River Basin<\/strong>. It <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3445\">ensures reliable water resources<\/strong> for cities, businesses, agriculture, and recreation <strong data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3547\">while protecting water quality and ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What responsibilities does the OSSF have in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Permit Applications: Reviews and issues permits for new installations, repairs, upgrades, or replacements of septic systems. All applications are now processed exclusively through the My Government Online portal; email or paper submissions are no longer accepted&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Site Evaluation &amp; Design Review: Requires submission of soil reports and system design plans as part of planning materials, which must adhere to state and county-specific standards&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Inspections: Coordinates required inspections during key construction phases (e.g. tank, distribution media, final), scheduled by licensed installers via the County Engineer\u2019s office&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>Enforcement &amp; Complaints: Handles complaints, investigates system malfunctions, issues notices of violation, and can take legal action if needed&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><p>License Issuance &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Issues \"License to Operate\" for systems before use. For aerobic systems, tracks required maintenance contracts and license renewals every two years&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Is there a county wide regional water district authorized agent in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>There is <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"79\">no single county-wide Regional Water District in Williamson County<\/strong> analogous to the <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"138\">Parker County Regional Water District<\/strong> structure. Instead, Williamson County\u2019s water and wastewater services rely on a variety of <strong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"268\">Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"306\">Special Utility Districts (SUDs)<\/strong>, and other local services\u2014but <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"379\">no overarching Regional Water District<\/strong> acts as a unifying authorized agent for the entire county.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Treatment Components of an Aerobic Septic System?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><style><\/style><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">There are 4 treatment component steps of an Aerobic Septic System.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The Pretreatment Tank is the initial tank where solids settle, similar to a conventional septic tank.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The next treatment step is where air is introduced to the wastewater to promote aerobic bacterial activity.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">&nbsp;The third step is the disinfection step. This is where treated water is disinfected using chlorine, Ultraviolet light or other methods.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The final step is where the treated water is either dispersed throughout a surface (spray irrigation ) or a subsurface drain field<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is the treatment process for an aerobic system maintenance?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\"font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt\"><span style=\"font-style:normal\" data-sheets-root=\"1\">The system introduces air into the wastewater treatment process to promote the growth of aerobic bacteria, which break down organic matter more effectively than anaerobic bacteria used in conventional systems<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the Septic Maintenance and Operation Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Rules<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"139\">Licensed Maintenance Required for Aerobic Systems<\/h3><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"217\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Any <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\">aerobic treatment unit<\/strong> (ATU) must be maintained by a <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"121\">TCEQ\u2011registered and County\u2011approved maintenance provider<\/strong>. Homeowners are not allowed to self-maintain these systems unless authorized as maintenance providers.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"258\">Routine Maintenance &amp; Inspections<\/h3><p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"338\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must perform <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"63\">regular system servicing<\/strong> (per manufacturer and system design specifications) and submit <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">maintenance reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s Office.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3057\/OSSF-Care-Brochure-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"418\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Homeowners with an <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"37\">aerobic system<\/strong> who are self-maintaining under a homeowner\u2019s contract must submit a <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"139\">Routine Maintenance Affidavit<\/strong> (notarized and filed in County Records) and upload it via the <strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"231\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong> as part of the OSSF application. Failure to do so voids the authorization.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"454\">License to Operate &amp; Renewal<\/h3><p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"496\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon installation, systems meeting <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"58\">secondary treatment<\/strong> criteria receive an initial <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"109\">License to Operate<\/strong> valid for <strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"133\">two years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">To renew, the homeowner must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"578\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"37\">new maintenance contract<\/strong> (or valid homeowner-contract affidavit),<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"622\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide current <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"50\">maintenance inspection reports<\/strong>, and<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"668\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Pay the applicable renewal fees.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Noncompliance (e.g. unresolved violations) can result in <strong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"81\">license cancellation<\/strong> within 10 days\u2014without re\u2011licensing until corrective action, documentation of compliance, and fees are submitted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"800\">Compliance Framework &amp; Penalties<\/h2><p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"885\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All operations must align with <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"63\">TCEQ Rule 30 TAC Chapter\u202f285<\/strong> as well as <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"115\">Williamson County\u2019s local OSSF Order<\/strong>, which may include additional or more stringent requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Complaints<\/strong> (e.g. system failure, exposure) must be <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"81\">addressed and resolved<\/strong> by the authorized agent. Enforcement including violation notices or court actions may follow.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\">Homeowners:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1082\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Ensure active <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"70\">maintenance contracts or self-maintenance affidavits<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1124\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule or allow inspections by the County.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Renew licenses every two years with required documentation.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1248\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File signed and notarized <strong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"59\">routine maintenance affidavit<\/strong> for aerobic systems with County Deeds &amp; Records, then upload via the portal.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1276\">Maintenance Providers:<\/h3><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">File <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\">inspection reports on time<\/strong> to maintain operational compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1360\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Provide replacement or repair services when needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1442\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operate under <strong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"35\">TCEQ registration<\/strong> and on the county-maintained provider list.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/licensing\/licenses\/ossflic?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"969\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"752\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas inside of city limits of Austin?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"58\">inside the City of Austin's limits<\/strong> (or within its <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"101\">Water OSSF jurisdiction<\/strong>), then <strong data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"133\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the governing authority for septic systems\u2014including permits and inspections. Williamson County's OSSF authority applies <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"274\">only outside<\/strong> those areas. Here's what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"93\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Regulatory Authority Inside City of Austin<\/h2><p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Austin Water Utility<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"52\">authorized agent<\/strong> for On\u2011Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) within the City of Austin jurisdiction, including annexed areas and properties with access to certain water bodies (e.g. Lake Austin frontage), even if outside city limits<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"213\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County does <strong data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"30\">not<\/strong> regulate OSSF systems within these areas\u2014Austin Water handles them entirely.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"277\">\ud83d\udccb Permitting, Inspections &amp; Approvals by Austin Water<\/h2><p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need when dealing with septic systems inside Austin\u2019s jurisdiction:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"425\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applications are submitted through the <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"54\">AB+C Portal<\/strong>, typically by a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"92\">licensed designer<\/strong>, but homeowners may submit if authorized<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"468\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required materials include site\/soil evaluations and signed planning documents.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Design Review &amp; Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"553\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"52\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong> must prepare standard\/non\u2011standard system plans.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit approval is contingent on site evaluation, proper setbacks, floodplain status, aquifer recharge zoning, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/downloads\/publications\/rg\/on-site-sewage-facility-rules-compilation-rg-472.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Mandatory Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Austin Water conducts <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">phase inspections<\/strong>\u2014e.g. tank, drainfield, final construction\u2014scheduled by the installer or designer.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"27\">written certification<\/strong> from the designer that the installation follows approved plans is required prior to system operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License to Operate \/ Notice of Approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"903\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once all inspections pass, Austin Water issues a <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"78\">formal notice of approval<\/strong> (equivalent to a License to Operate).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system may not be used until this final approval is granted<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">LCRA<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">Key Points to Take Away<\/h2><p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1900\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property lies within <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"60\">Austin Water's jurisdiction<\/strong>, all septic approvals and inspections must go through the <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\">City of Austin's OSSF program<\/strong>, not the county.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1983\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Use the <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"42\">City\u2019s OSSF jurisdictional map<\/strong> or contact Austin Water to confirm whether your address is governed by the city<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/department\/site-sewage-facilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/Water\/UDS\/OSSF\/OSSF%20User%20Portal%20Guide.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tceq.texas.gov\/permitting\/ossf\/ossfpermits.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2213\">The <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2018\">City of Austin prohibits<\/strong> septic system installations in some cases; there may be <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2094\">no OSSF service<\/strong> allowed, and systems may not be permitted at all depending on density, availability of sewer, or water body proximity.<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"989\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What Septic Approval and Inspections do you need for Williamson County, Texas outside of city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"106\">Who Regulates OSSF in Unincorporated Williamson County?<\/h2><p data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"185\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"79\">Williamson County Department of Infrastructure \/ Environmental Services<\/strong> acts as the <strong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"117\">TCEQ-authorized agent<\/strong> for managing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSFs) in county areas <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"229\">outside of the City of Austin\u2019s jurisdiction<\/strong>.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Their regulatory authority is based on a local county order that adopts all relevant state rules (30 TAC Chapter 285), with the option to impose stricter local requirements.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"308\">Septic Permit &amp; Approval Process<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\">1. <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"339\">Permit Application<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"417\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must apply <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"48\">online through MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>; paper or email applications are no longer accepted.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">co.freestone.tx.us<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"495\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required upfront: property owner authorization if applicant is not the owner.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"535\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permit types and fees include:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"579\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard system: ~$510<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"623\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard engineered system: ~$610<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"667\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Aerobic OSSF: ~$710<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Commercial systems: higher fees.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">burnetcountytexas.org<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\"><strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"786\">Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"828\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Must submit a site evaluation by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"92\">licensed TCEQ Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The property must have a minimum of <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"77\">two profile holes (24\" wide, 5' deep)<\/strong> open for county inspection.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"947\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"947\">Design Planning &amp; Review<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"989\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">System designs should be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"89\">professional engineer or registered sanitarian<\/strong>, especially for non-standard or aerobic systems.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1071\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems may be designed by homeowners or installers except in floodplain or recharge zones.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Review may take up to <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"33\">30 days<\/strong>; you\u2019ll receive notice of approval or revision requests.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1192\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1234\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Written <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> must be issued <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\">before construction starts<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1316\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Allows either a licensed installer or homeowner (for single-family dwellings) to build the system.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1360\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1360\">Inspections During Construction<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1402\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">County inspectors conduct critical-phase inspections (tank, drain field, final).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The installer or homeowner must request inspections through <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"82\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong>, with fee-based re-inspections if needed.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1515\"><strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1515\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1557\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"24\">License to Operate<\/strong> (Notice of Approval) is issued only <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"94\">after final inspection passes<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"31\">must not be used<\/strong> before receiving this license.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1685\">Maintenance &amp; Operation Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic systems<\/strong> require a valid maintenance contract with a <strong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"92\">TCEQ-registered provider<\/strong>, or a homeowner\u2019s affidavit if self-maintaining.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1810\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers must submit annual inspection reports on system performance, sludge levels, and spray areas (if applicable).<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The initial License to Operate is valid for <strong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"57\">two years<\/strong>, followed by license renewal\u2014requires current maintenance contract or affidavit, inspection report, and payment of renewal fee.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1974\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If a system is failing or violates requirements and is not corrected within 10 days, its license may be revoked until compliance is achieved.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1639\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1484\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1153\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"910\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"751\">&nbsp;<\/p><p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"263\">&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas inside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Who Is Responsible?<\/h2><p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"111\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Within city limits<\/strong>, <\/span><em data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"47\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">each city\u2019s authority<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> (e.g. Cedar Park Public Works, Georgetown Utilities, Leander Utilities, Round Rock Utilities) is the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"189\">designated OSSF permitting authority<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"189\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County\u2019s OSSF program<\/strong> does <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"55\">not apply<\/strong> inside city limits, even if the county serves as the authorized agent in unincorporated areas.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Destiny Hosted<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"233\">\ud83d\udcdd Permit Application Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Although procedures vary by municipality, all city-level OSSF permit programs are governed by the <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"148\">Texas Administrative Code (30\u202fTAC Chapter\u202f285)<\/strong>, and you can expect to need the following:<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"310\">1. <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"310\">Official Application Form<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"350\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submitted through the <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"50\">city\u2019s designated portal<\/strong> or office (not Williamson County\u2019s MyGovernmentOnline system).<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"428\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Applicants must complete a standard application and pay applicable fees based on system type and whether it's a replacement, alteration, or new build.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"475\">2. <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"475\">Site Evaluation\/Soil Investigation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"515\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Performed by a <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"72\">TCEQ\u2011licensed site evaluator or professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"595\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report must include soil profile holes, texture analysis, setbacks, well locations, floodplain data, and any recharge zone features.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+15<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"642\">3. <strong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"642\">Planning Materials \/ System Design<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"684\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">REQUIREMENTS (as per \u00a7285.4 and \u00a7285.5 in TAC):<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"728\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity systems: often designed by installer or homeowner.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"772\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Non-standard or aerobic systems: must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"80\">professional engineer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"854\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Documents normally include site plan, topographic &amp; floodplain mapping, drainage layout, and system schematic.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">New Tools<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"893\">4. <strong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"893\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"935\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">formal permit<\/strong> issued by the city before any construction begins.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1017\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Typically includes a job identification sign or notice to post at the site.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/library.municode.com\/tx\/austin\/codes\/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT15UTRE_CH15-5PRSEFA_ART2LIWAHA&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Liberty Hill<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Municode Library<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineering Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Phase Inspections<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Required inspections: <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"43\">tank installation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"68\">distribution system<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\">final inspection<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Normally conducted by city inspectors or designated representatives working for the city. System must conform to approved plans.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1183\">6. <strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1183\">Notice of Approval \/ License to Operate<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Final approval is issued <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"55\">after all inspections pass<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1267\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Operation of the system is <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"44\">not permitted<\/strong> before receiving the written Notice of Approval.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are the OSSF Septic Permit Application Requirements for Williamson County, Texas outside of any city limits?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"79\">On\u2011Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit application requirements<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"136\">unincorporated areas of Williamson County, Texas<\/strong> (i.e., outside city limits), based on the County\u2019s Environmental Services and Infrastructure program:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"69\">1. \u2705 Permit Required<\/h2><p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"146\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A permit is required for <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"68\">any new, altered, repaired, or expanded<\/strong> septic system before work begins, regardless of acreage\u2014routine tank pumping does <\/span><em data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"156\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> require a permit<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+10<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co.washington.tx.us\/page\/washington.environmental?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Washington County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Burleson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"191\">2. Application Submission Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"272\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">All <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"41\">applications are submitted online<\/strong> via <strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"68\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> (MGO) at <\/span><em data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">mygovernmentonline.org<\/span><\/i><\/em> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"314\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If the applicant is <\/span><em data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"25\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> the property owner, a signed authorization letter is required.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"395\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Once deemed administratively complete, the county issues an invoice. Payment triggers issuance of a <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\">job-site identification tag<\/strong> emailed to the applicant, which must be posted at the property\u2014but <strong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\">this does not authorize construction<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"435\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The application is valid for <strong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"41\">one year<\/strong> from the date of purchase.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"472\">3. Site &amp; Soil Evaluation<\/h2><p data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"514\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"28\">site evaluation report<\/strong> must be conducted by a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"109\">TCEQ\u2011licensed Site Evaluator or Professional Engineer<\/strong>, including:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"560\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Topography, subsoil texture\/depth, restrictive layers, groundwater, wells, flood hazards, and required setback distances;<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"645\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A minimum of <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"41\">two soil excavation pits<\/strong> (24\u202fin wide, 5\u202fft deep or to bedrock) must be dug at opposite ends of the proposed drainfield and left open for County inspection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"700\">4. System Design &amp; Supporting Documentation<\/h2><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Design plans must be prepared by a <strong data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"85\">Professional Engineer or Registered Sanitarium<\/strong>, consistent with the soils report and TCEQ Chapter\u202f285.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"788\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Standard gravity or evapotranspiration systems may be designed by homeowners or licensed installers, unless located in a floodplain or recharge zone.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"873\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The design must include details of tanks, drain field layout, piping, cleanouts, valves, and a <strong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"115\">scaled site plan<\/strong> showing setbacks from property lines, water sources, structures, etc.<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"956\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Additional documentation may include legal lot determinations, water pollution abatement plans, or Certificate of Compliance permits. Aerobic systems require a filed aerobic affidavit and service policy before administrative approval<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1008\">5. Review, Inspections &amp; Final Licensing<\/h2><p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1052\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">After submission and payment, <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"65\">Williamson County staff reviews<\/strong> the application for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1096\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upon approval, the county issues an <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"66\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong>\u2014construction must <\/span><em data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"90\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">not<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> begin before this is received.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1179\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Licensed installers schedule and undergo <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\">inspections at critical phases<\/strong>, including a <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\">final inspection<\/strong> before the system is covered. After passing the final inspection, the county issues a <strong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"218\" data-is-last-node=\"\">License to Operate<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1225\">6. Floodplain &amp; ETJ Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Systems located within the <strong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"50\">100\u2011year floodplain<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\">recharge zones<\/strong> may require additional review or be ineligible for simple gravity or ET systems\u2014more advanced designs may be needed.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties within extra-territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) are still under the County\u2019s OSSF program\u2014design and plat requirements still apply, and OSSF approvals may be required when a subdivision is planned<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcomindocs\/2021\/COM\/20210622_1614\/1518_2021-06-17_-_Subdivision_Regulations_%282021_Update%29_-_CLEAN.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are my renewal and reporting requirements for my septic system in Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here\u2019s a clear breakdown of <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"66\">renewal and reporting requirements<\/strong> for your septic (OSSF) system in <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"143\">unincorporated Williamson County, Texas<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\ud83d\udd04 License Renewal Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"158\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">License Validity:<\/strong> A <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"46\">License to Operate<\/strong> is issued after final system inspection. It\u2019s valid for <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"116\">two years<\/strong> for systems requiring secondary (aerobic) treatment<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"199\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Timing:<\/strong> Before expiry, you must:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Submit a License Renewal \/ Transfer form<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"322\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pay the renewal fee<\/strong> per the County\u2019s current schedule (contact county for updates)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Renewal Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"405\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The system must be <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"43\" data-is-last-node=\"\">functioning properly<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"488\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\">current maintenance contract<\/strong> or allowable homeowner maintenance arrangement must be in effect<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+4<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"534\">\ud83e\uddfe Maintenance Contracts &amp; Reporting<\/h2><p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs):<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Require a <strong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"42\">routine maintenance contract<\/strong>, which must be submitted via a <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"114\" data-is-last-node=\"\">notarized and County\u2011filed affidavit<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"747\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The affidavit must be <strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"87\">submitted with your online application via MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong> or filed upon renewal<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3077\/Aerobic-Affidavit-and-Filing-Instructions-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+7<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"779\">Maintenance Inspections:<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"864\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Maintenance providers (or certified homeowners) must conduct routine inspections and <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"126\">submit maintenance\/inspection reports<\/strong> to the County Engineer\u2019s office at least every <strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"187\">two years<\/strong>, aligned with renewal cycle<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/651\/How-a-Septic-System-Works?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"907\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">System Types That Trigger Reporting:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"951\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Only <strong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"24\">aerobic systems<\/strong> (ATUs) and systems requiring secondary treatment mandate contracts and reporting.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1036\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"109\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Conventional septic systems and basic ET systems do not require routine contracts or inspection reporting<\/strong> under TCEQ \u00a7285.39<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/newtools.cira.state.tx.us\/upload\/page\/0983\/docs\/LandDevAndEmerg\/30%20TAC%20Chapter%20285.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Texas New Tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Here are the <strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">special considerations for septic (OSSF) systems located <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"92\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">within city limits<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> or within the <\/strong><\/span><em data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"144\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\">extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)<\/strong><\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"189\"> of municipalities in Williamson County, TX<\/strong>\u2014regions where Williamson County still regulates systems, but additional requirements apply:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"82\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f 1. Jurisdiction &amp; Applicability<\/h2><p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"161\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Cities like <strong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"26\">Georgetown<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"41\">Taylor<\/strong> <\/span><em data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"96\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">do not issue septic permits inside their city limits<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> but systems located within their <strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"168\">ETJs or annexation agreement areas<\/strong> are still regulated by Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huttotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3805\/2019-Permit-Year-5-Annual-Report?bidId=&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"240\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is inside a municipality\u2019s actual limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"102\">additional platting requirements<\/strong> may apply\u2014in particular, newly created lots under <strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"167\">five acres<\/strong> may require formal platting through the city or county before an OSSF permit can be approved<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+1<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"283\">\ud83d\udccf 2. Platting &amp; Lot Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"362\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Properties <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"41\">within city limits or ETJs<\/strong>, especially those being subdivided or newly developed, may <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"135\">require platting or replatting<\/strong> under city or county subdivision regulations. This applies even if the tract is under five acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+5<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"422\">\ud83c\udf0a 3. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Considerations<\/h2><p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"501\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your site falls within the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"63\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, Williamson County <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"128\">can\u2019t issue an Authorization to Construct<\/strong> until you hold an <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"183\">approved Aquifer Protection Plan<\/strong> with the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"201\">TCEQ<\/strong>. This affects both residential and commercial systems<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Austin Texas<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">\ud83c\udfe2 4. Commercial or Mixed\u2011Use Systems<\/h2><p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"588\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"35\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Commercial or multi-use systems<\/strong> located inside city limits or ETJs may entail extra requirements:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submission of a <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"54\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Commercial Water Use Questionnaire<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"676\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Potentially separate plumbing and higher review requirements<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"761\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Delayed approvals if the site is in a recharge zone or high-impact area<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+13<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"809\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f 5. Same MyGovernmentOnline Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"892\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Even inside city limits (where county regulation still applies), the <strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"106\">application must be submitted via<\/strong> Williamson County\u2019s <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"156\">MyGovernmentOnline portal<\/strong>, where design professionals, builders, and owners coordinate digitally<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">huttotx.gov<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+2<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"975\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designer contact details, notifications, and document uploads are managed through the county portal\u2014even if the property is technically in the city\u2019s ETJ<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/645\/Builder?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1025\">\ud83d\udd0d 6. Local (More Stringent) Rules Apply<\/h2><p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1108\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted its own <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"52\">OSSF Order<\/strong>, which incorporates and may be <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\">more stringent than TCEQ minimum standards<\/strong> under 30 TAC Chapter 285<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1285\">Whether inside city limits or ETJ, <strong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\">county-specific definitions<\/strong>, licensing, evaluation, and enforcement procedures remain applicable\u2014even alongside city subdivision rules.<\/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 Williamson County, Texas?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your septic (OSSF) system is located <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"88\">outside any city limits and beyond city ETJs<\/strong>\u2014in unincorporated Williamson County\u2014here\u2019s what you need to know:<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"78\">\u2699\ufe0f Primary Regulatory Framework<\/h2><p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"156\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County acts as the <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"55\">Authorized Agent (AA)<\/strong> for the TCEQ in unincorporated areas, enforcing <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"129\">county-specific rules<\/strong> that comply with or exceed minimum state (30 TAC Chapter 285) requirements<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/643\/Environmental-Services?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+3<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"196\">1. No City or ETJ Requirements<\/h2><p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"237\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Platting rules<\/strong> applicable within city ETJs <strong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"63\">do not apply<\/strong> when your property lies entirely outside those jurisdictions. There is <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"172\">no municipal platting requirement<\/strong>, even for tracts under 5 acres.<\/span><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"286\">2. Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone (EARZ)<\/h2><p data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If your property is within the <strong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"64\">Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone<\/strong>, you <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"78\">must<\/strong> provide:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"369\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"57\">TCEQ\u2011approved Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Mapping of recharge features and required setbacks shown on your plat\/survey.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">A plat note stating: <\/span><em data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"84\"><i><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u201cNo construction\u2026until TCEQ has approved the WPAP in writing\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/em><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"> for lots \u22645 acres<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roundrocktexas.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Platting-in-the-ETJ.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">City of Round Rock<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+6<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"548\">3. Required Pre\u2011Application Meeting (Designer)<\/h2><p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"589\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The county <strong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"61\">recommends a pre-construction planning meeting<\/strong> to discuss:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"674\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Permitting, plumbing specifics, licensed professionals, irrigation reuse, industrial-strength wastes, and challenges like parking-area sewer protection<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/646\/Designer?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Revize<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+8<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"730\">4. Standard Unincorporated Application Process<\/h2><p data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"771\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The general process mirrors any county OSSF submission:<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"814\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Apply online via <strong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-last-node=\"\">MyGovernmentOnline<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"856\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"26\">site evaluation<\/strong> (two profile holes, soil details, topography, flood risk, wells, etc.) by a <strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"138\" data-is-last-node=\"\">TCEQ\u2011licensed evaluator or P.E.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"898\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"23\">design plans<\/strong> (by a PE or Registered Sanitarian unless it's a straightforward gravity or ET system not in flood or recharge areas)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"940\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Upload <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"25\">survey or deed<\/strong>, along with <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\" data-is-last-node=\"\">scaled site and design plans<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"982\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Submit <strong data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"35\">supporting documentation<\/strong> (aerobic affidavit, WPAP, etc.)<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Receive <strong data-start=\"8\" data-end=\"38\">Authorization to Construct<\/strong> before beginning installation<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1106\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Schedule inspections at critical phases &amp; final approval before operation<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/3096\/OSSF-Guide-PDF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County, TX<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+11<\/span><\/a><\/p><hr><h2 data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1149\">5. More Stringent Local Standards<\/h2><p data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1233\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Williamson County has adopted stricter rules than TCEQ minimums where necessary\u2014particularly for setbacks, water reuse, and system design\u2014through its official <strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"173\" data-is-last-node=\"\">OSSF Order<\/strong><\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/public.destinyhosted.com\/wilcodocs\/2021\/COM\/20210112_1578\/25845_Williamson_County_Order_%28Final_Revision%29_.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Comal County Engineer's Office<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">MenuMaker<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">TCEQ<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+12<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Sludge or Activated Sludge mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 10px;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">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><p><br>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">Who Enforces OSSF in Williamson County?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Williamson County Engineer\u2019s Office<\/strong>, within the <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\">Infrastructure Department\u2019s Environmental Services division<\/strong>, oversees permitting, inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement of septic (OSSF) systems in unincorporated areas and extraterritorial jurisdictions (ETJs) of Williamson County<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between overflow-hidden grow truncate text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">This office is formally recognized by the TCEQ as the <strong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"74\">authorized agent<\/strong> for administering OSSF regulations in accordance with state law (Texas Health &amp; Safety Code Chapter 366 and TCEQ\u2019s 30 TAC Chapter 285)<\/span> <a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcotx.gov\/644\/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-OSSF?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\" data-state=\"closed\">Williamson County<\/span><span class=\" ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in] start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full h-4 justify-between absolute -me-1 rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\" data-state=\"closed\">+9<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What is a Waterline?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">The level of the surface of the water in a chamber or basin.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does V-Notch mean?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">A v-shaped opening usually found on one side of a weir. The v-notch provides a means of controlling flow into the weir and separating solids from the final effluent.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What are Solids?<\/div><div class=\"accordionContent\"><p><span style=\", sans-serif;font-size:13px\"><span style=\"display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal\">Anything that isn\u2019t liquid that enters the treatment system. Solids can be trash or sludge.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Scum 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\">The solids that float on the surface of the water or wastewater.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><div class=\"accordion-Title\">What does Mixing 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\">The process of churning the contents of a chamber or basin. Mixing ensures that solids stay in suspension and the contents of the chamber or basin are uniform in dissolved oxygen, waste-strength and microbes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/section>\n    <\/section>\n    \n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homefieldonsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/cursive-text.webp\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:512-645-1887\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCALL TO FIX IT \u00bb\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HomeField Williamson County Service Area We Love Serving Williamson County We proudly serve the cities and towns of Williamson County with complete septic services. Give us a call and we&#8217;ll be there. 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