California Water Code was amended in 2012 to establish a statewide, approach for the regulation and management of On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS), commonly known as septic systems. Environmental Health is the local permitting authority that ensures compliance with all applicable state and local regulatory requirements for the installation and repair of OWTS. Learn more, view the Butte County Wastewater Ordinance.
Applications may be submitted via this email address: bcenvhealth@buttecounty.net
Wastewater Manual
Local Agency Management Program - Onsite Wastewater Ordinance and Manual
Septic System Maintenance & Care Brochure
Certified Professionals
Septage Pumpers
Installers List
Designers List
OM&M Specialists
New Development Information
Applicant Information Guide
Installer Information Guide
Importance of Parcel Review
System Repair Information
Repair Policy & Procedure
Application Forms and Supporting Documents
Site Evaluation Application (New Development)
Construction Permit Application (New, Repair, Replacement, Expansion, Destruction)
Standard Gravity System Design Form (New, Repair, Replacement, Expansion)
Camp Fire Septic System Inspection Report
Pressure Distribution & Supplemental Treatment System Design Form (Alternative Systems)
As-Built Report (New, Repair, Replacement, Expansion)
Declaration of Septic Tank Destruction Form (Destruction)
Operating Permit Application (Alternative Systems)
Access, Inspection, and Permitting Notification (AIPN) Form (Alternative Systems)
Large Parcel Deed Restriction Form (Second-Dwelling Requirement)
Service Request Form (Building Clearances and Water Samples)
Agent Authorization Form