Private Sewage Disposal Program

• This program is conducted in compliance with local health ordinances that incorporates the Illinois Department of Public Health Private Sewage Code and includes enforcement authority.
• Long & short range goals have been developed to guide private sewage disposal system use for the protection of the environment and health of the people in our jurisdiction.
• Subdivision plats which utilize private sewage systems are reviewed.
• New, altered, repaired private sewage systems are reviewed & approved prior to construction.  Permits are issued on new & major renovations systems.
• Inspections are made to confirm compliance with application plans & code requirements.
• Annual evaluations are made to inspect the transportation, storage & disposal of septage hauling equipment, storage facilities & land disposal sites.
• Complaints of improper private sewage disposal are investigated & compliance of deficiencies are dealt with enforcement action.
• Education material is made available to the public.

Resources:

National Small Flows Clearinghouse