Septic and Well Information

If you are selling your house, it is the SELLER'S responsibility to have the septic system inspected and the tank pumped by a Gilpin County licensed Use Permit Provider to obtain a USE PERMIT! These permits are good for 6 months. Get your use permit BEFORE you go under contract. It can take up to 10 business days to process a use permit application.

If you need ANY type of work done on your septic system, it MUST be done by a Gilpin County licensed contractor.

If your system has ANY mechanical components, you are required to keep a current maintenance contract AND send a copy to us.

For well drilling and permitting information, view the Colorado Water Well Permit site.

Also be sure to refer to the Private Wells Information Sheet.

EPA Site for Septic Information

Use Permit Program FAQs (NOTE: USE PERMITS TAKE TEN BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS)

Use Permit Application

Use Permit Renewal Form

OWTS Regulations (PDF)

OWTS Fee Schedule

OWTS Application Form

Board of Health Policy on Refund of Application Fees

Board of Health Policy for Determining Suitability of Existing OWTS

Board of Health Policy for Operation and Maintenance for Mechanical Systems

Septic Engineers

Septic Installers

Septic Pumpers

Septic System Maintenance Contract Providers

Septic System Use Permit Inspectors

Septic "Do's and Don'ts"

Tips for Septic Use

Leach Field Seeding

Use Permit Mechanical Aeration Report Guide

Use Permit Tank Pumping Report & Guide

Use Permit Inspection Report Guide