The Environmental Services Unit performs a variety of functions delegated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Environmental Services carries out all aspects of permitting and inspections of conventional and alternative onsite wastewater disposal systems up to 24,000 gallons per day, permitting of water and sewer line extensions, and construction permitting for public and semi-public swimming pools and spas.

Among these programs areas are:

	Perc Testing  Site inspections to determine suitability for septic systems (onsite wastewater systems)			Subdivisions Issue approvals for subdivision sanitary facilities.
	Septic Systems Issue permits to construct septic systems (Conventional & Alternative). Regulate the installation of alternative on-site wastewater disposal systems. Inspect septic system construction.			Swimming Pools Review and permit the construction of public and semi-public pools.
	Well Permits Review well permit applications for referral to the Arizona Department of Water Resources on parcels 5 acres and smaller.			Gray Water Usage Provide information on the use of gray water and the potential for a tax credit.
	Line Extensions Issue approvals for water and sewer line extensions.			Waste Transportation Permits Inspect & permit septic pumpers and waste haulers.

Additional Information

• NAWT Certified inspectors qualified to conduct ownership transfer inspections 
• NAWT (National Association of Wastwater Transporters) 
• ADEQ (AZ Department of Environmental Quality) 
• ADEQ Ownership Transfer Information