Read about standards for sewage disposal systems:

Private Sewage Disposal System Information

Read about the care and feeding of your septic system:

Homeowner's Guide to On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

A sewage verification form is required if you have a septic system and are building additions to an existing home, or replacing a mobile home.  This form let's us know where the existing septic system is, if the system is large enough to handle the load, and if the septic system is still working or needs repair.  You can read more here:

Septic Verification Form

Concerned about drought?  Want to re-cycle wash water in your landscaping?  A Washing Machine Greywater sump can be used to reduce the loading on a septic system, and can help re-use water for landscaping .  Read about how to create a washing machine greywater sump here :

If you want to know more, read the Greywater Guide on the California Department of Water Resources website at http://www.owue.water.ca.gov/docs/graywater_guide_book.pdf.

A permit is needed prior to constructing your greywater system. Applying for a greywater disposal permit is very simple:

1. Read the Washing Machine Greywater Sump document or the information posted at the  California Department of Water Resources  website.

2. Design a greywater plot plan. An 8 ½ X 11” paper drawing is fine, as long as they are neat and accurate.  Or use the Property & Project Layout page on our "Over the Counter Permit Application" form.

3. Apply for an "Over the Counter Permit" and pay any applicable fees.

4. Construct system

5. Call our automated inspection line at 805-788-2076 to schedule an inspection of the system or use our online inspection scheduling system .  Use code “458” when asked for the type of inspection.

If you have any questions regarding greywater disposal systems, contact Barry Tolle at 781-5628.