Please contact the Fountain County Health Department for a free consultation or to set up a site visit to start your septic system permit process.
All installers need to be IOWPA certified or approved separately by the Fountain County Health Department. The links below will allow you to access the application.
Septic Installation
All installers need to be IOWPA certified or approved separately by the Fountain County Health Department.
Septic Permit Fees:
Septic Residential: $75.00
Septic Commercial: $125.00
Septic Repair or Replacement: $75.00
Soil Testing
All systems must have a valid soil test on file to be eligible for a permit. Soil testing is done by a certified soil scientist.
Residential Onsite Sewage Systems Rule 410 IAC 6-8.3. Click here to view the septic code.
The Environmental Protection Agency launched “SepticSmart” to encourage people to properly care for their septic system. Click here to view the “SepticSmart” website.