Sewage & Septic System Information

THE BASICS

Community wastewater management and adequate sewer systems play important roles in sanitation and disease prevention. Wastewater can contaminate the local environment and drinking water supply, thereby increasing the risk of disease transmission. Therefore, to improve health, it is vital to develop a system to manage community wastewater and sewage. In many countries, proper wastewater management is not practiced due to lack of resources, infrastructure, available technology, and space.

Our Environmentalist plays an important role to establish operation and maintenance standards and to promote the effective management and installation of wastewater treatment systems for the life of the systems. By inspecting wastewater systems within our county for proper installation we can ensure the level of treatment necessary to adequately protect public health and surface and groundwater quality.

An inspection and permit is required from Pike County Health Department for those installing a septic system on less than 3 acres. It is important to know there are many different types of wastewater systems that are designed to fit the needs of your specific soil type and more. Our Environmentalist can help guide you through this process to ensure you are installing the proper system for your property. You may also utilize the Steps for Installing a Septic System document below.

For more information contact our Environmental Specialist, Stefanie Davis at 573-324-2111 ext. 113.

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Amended On-Site Sewage Ordinance

• Septic Ordinance_8.2020
• Missouri Laws for On-Site Disposal Systems
• Steps for Installing a Septic System

PERMIT APPLICATIONS & MORE

• On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Permit Application
• Lagoon Fence Application Supplement
• Sewage Complaint Form
• Steps for Installing a Septic System

REGISTERED ONSITE SOIL EVALUATORS

A list of Registered Soil Evaluators that work in Pike County, Missouri can be found at here: Onsite Soil Evaluators List

REGISTERED SEPTIC INSTALLERS

(Updated 7/13/2020) This list may not be all inclusive and is not an endorsement. 

LICENSED ENGINEERS

(updated 5/31/19) This list may not be all inclusive and is not an endorsement. 

Licensed Engineers are needed if your system can not be a conventional system or a lagoon.