The West Virginia Department of Health has
established regulations and design standards for Individual Sewage Systems
and the drilling of Water Wells. The standards have been developed to
protect those members of the public who will depending upon ground water
sources. You, as the homeowner, should be aware of the following
requirements:
Individual Sewage Systems:
 | A Sewage System Installer must be certified by the State of West
Virginia |
| Homeowners and Sewage System Installers must obtain permits to
install an Individual Sewage System |
| A septic permit must be obtained before any building permits will be
issued |
| All Individual Sewage Systems must be constructed to meet the
minimum design standards |
To obtain a list of Certified Sewage System
Installers
click here
Want to know how to become a WV Certified
Sewage System Installer?
Simple Ways to Protect Your Septic System
Common Warning Signs of a Failing Septic
System
Water Wells:
The State of WV in 2008 passed new
Legislation concerning Individual Water Wells.
| A well driller must be certified by the State of West Virginia |
| Homeowners and drillers must obtain permits to drill a well |
To obtain a list of Certified Well Drillers
click here
Upon request, water samples of individual
water supplies (wells, springs, etc...) can be performed and submitted to
the West Virginia State lab for analysis to determine if coliforms are
present. Homeowners who wish to have their water supply sampled must fill
out a
Request for Water Analysis form and submit it to the Grant County
Health Department.
Click here for Well Disinfection Directions
Visit our Regulations and Forms
page for more information on wells, springs, cisterns, etc...
