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Wastewater Treatment Systems Permits

On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)

Environmental health staff conduct site reviews and plan reviews for all OWTS's (less than 3,000 gallons per day design flow) installed in Newton County . Site reviews and inspections include lagoons for single-family homes. Lagoons for two or more single-family sites and commercial facilities are regulated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Inspections are also conducted for all newly installed and repaired OWTS's.

OWTS Regulations

Permit Procedure

Fee Schedule

OWTS Training Schedule

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