Onsite Sewage
Fleming County Health Department
Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
The Environmentalist conducts site evaluations on lots before approval for the installation of an on-site sewage disposal system. A permit is issued to the certified installer before the system is installed. Once installation is complete the Environmentalist conducts a final inspection of the system installation.
Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems Program – Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)
Onsite Sewage Fees:
Site evaluation: $350
Sewage Permit: $400
Tank Replacement Permit: $150
Installer (Initial Certification): $25
Repair System Permit: $150
Existing System Inspection: $100
6 Hour Continuing Education for Installers classes for Fleming County: $50
The Environmentalist conducts site evaluations on lots before approval for the installation of an on-site sewage disposal system. A permit is issued to the certified installer before the system is installed. Once installation is complete the Environmentalist conducts a final inspection of the system installation.
For more information:
Onsite Sewage Fees:
Site evaluation: $250
Sewage Permit: $300
Tank Replacement Permit: $100
Installer (Initial Certification): $25
Repair System Permit: $200
Existing System Inspection: $100
6 Hour Continuing Education for Installers classes for Montgomery County: $50
*Local Board of Health Regulations requires a minimum lot size of 0.75 acres to install an onsite sewage disposal system.
For local regulations:
Fleming County Health Department
Private Water Samples
Environmentalists may sample water that is supplied to a person’s home by either a well or cistern. The sample is tested for coliform and E.Coli contamination. Samples will only be taken on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Samples are $50.
If you are interested in other types of water testing (PH, Mercury, Lead, etc.), please contact the Division of Water for more information.
Division of Water – Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
For quality water sampling information: Water Well Information – Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
Water Well Owner’s Guide: Water Well Owner’s Guide (montgomerycountyhealthky.gov)
Environmentalists may sample water that is supplied to a person’s home by either a well or cistern. The sample is tested for coliform and E.Coli contamination. Samples will only be taken on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Samples are $25.
If you are interested in other types of water testing (PH, Mercury, Lead, etc.), please contact the Division of Water for more information.
For quality water sampling information:
Water Well Owner’s Guide:
Fleming County Health Department
Septic Tank Cleaning Vehicles Program
This program involves annual inspection of vehicles that pump septic tanks and the disposal sites for the waste.
Septic Tank Cleaning Vehicle Fees:
Annual Permit: $120
Additional Per-vehicle charge: $40
Septic Disposal Site Fees:
Annual Permit: $150
Site Evaluation Fees for Disposal Site:
0-4 acres: $50
5-24 acres: $100
25-49 acres: $150
50-99 acres: $200
Fleming County Health Department
Private Sewage Program
This program deals with inspections of existing on-site sewage disposal systems for mortgages or to obtain electric service. The Health Environmentalist also investigates complaints filed on failing systems.
