Wastewater treatment is an essential part of owning a home or business. This website was designed to provide helpful information about onsite wastewater treatment, regulations, maintenance, and construction. Please contact Johnson County Public Health if you have any additional questions at (319) 356-6040.
Forms, Permit Applications and Regulations
Forms and Permit Applications in PDF FormatForms and Permit Applications in PDF Format ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Construction Permit Application Alteration Permit Application Operation Permit Application DNR Notice of Intent Commercial/Industrial Use Permit Application Permit Extension Application Variance Request Form Johnson County Public Health Zoning Application Temporary Holding Tank Agreement Site Characterization Evaluation Soil Evaluation Form
Johnson County Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulations 2009
Time of Transfer Information
Iowa's time of transfer inspection law will take effect July 1, 2009. The new law requires that every home/building served by a private sewage disposal system have that system inspected by a certified inspector prior to the sale or deed transfer for the home/building.Time of Transfer Frequently Asked QuestionsList of Certified Time of Transfer InspectorsTime of Transfer Inspection Waiver Agreement (timeline for demolition or removal of structure will be set by Public Health staff, not to exceed 6 months)Time of Transfer Inspection Deferral Agreement (inspection report must be completed no later than May 1st of the current year for weather deferrals)Time of Transfer Excerpt from Johnson County Private Sewage Disposal RegulationsTime of Transfer Information for RealtorsRevised Groundwater Hazard StatementTime of Transfer Inspector Course InformationState of Iowa Time of Transfer Information
Topics Of Interest
Assessing Your Household Wastewater NeedsCommunity System PlanningFreezing Problems - Minnesota State ExtensionGroundwater Protection and Your Septic SystemHomeowner's Guide to Onsite SystemsThe Care and Feeding of Your Septic SystemPipeline: Maintaining Your Septic System- A Guide for Homeowners
Johnson County Public Health Wastewater Guides
Problems with Your Wastewater System: A Guide to Solving Common ProblemsProcedure for Applying to Construct a New RESIDENTIAL Wastewater SystemProcedure for Applying to Construct a New COMMERCIAL Wastewater System
Type of Private Sewage Disposal Systems
At-Grade Systems Mound SystemsAerobic Treatment UnitsConstructed WetlandsIntermittent Sand FiltersPeat FiltersDrip DistributionUnderstanding Onsite System
Financial Assistance
The Onsite Wastewater Systems Assistance Program (OSWAP): This program offers low interest loans to assist with the cost of installing an onsite wastewater system for an existing home.
Applicant Approval FormHomeowner Instruction FormLender Information PacketAdditional Information for LendersFind a Participating Lender
Iowa State Revolving Fund: This program provides low interest loans for drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure improvements and non-point source water quality projects.
Frequently Asked Questions About the State Revolving Fund
Additional Information & Links
Links
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