Licensed Septic Contractors
(Updated
September 2008)

Licensed Septic Collector
(Updated
September 2008)

View the list of professional engineers and registered architects
(updated August 2008)

Publications/ Brochures

Click here to view A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems

A Homeowners' Guide to Operating & Maintaining a Septic System (WCHD)

How a House Works-What happens after the flush (EPA)

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	New Westchester County  Law  As of September 3, 2008, a new Westchester County law will take effect.  If your property fits the criteria, you could be entitled to a reimbursement for septic system maintenance work.  This applies to both residential and commercial properties. Print out the brochure, complete the reimbursement checklist and reimbursement form (located on inside panel of brochure), then mail it in. Read the Press Release.
	County Sewer District Map (Click on the map, to the left, to see a larger version.)

A new septic collector licensing  law will take effect January 24, 2008 to prevent ground and drinking water contamination.   Westchester County will begin requiring contractors who pump out septic systems to file reports with the county's Health Department about every septic collection they make. List of  Licensed Septic Collector
 

*Click here for information on Septic System Construction

Changes in sanitary code protect environment, keep water clean. Sewage pumping stations will now be required to file annual reports documenting operations. Click here to read Press Release. 

Beginning on April 2002, all Septic System Contractors are required to be licensed by the Westchester County Department of Health.

County Executive Andrew Spano announces Septic Management Program to protect the water quality of Westchester County. The Health Department would license and train septic company workers to ensure proper work is done.

Beginning on April 1, 2002, each and every person who provides or offers to provide services as a Septic System Contractor in Westchester County must have obtained a license from the Westchester County Commissioner of Health in accordance with the requirements of Article VIII of the Sanitary Code for Westchester County.

No person may provide or offer to provide services as a Septic System Contractor after April 1, 2002, without first having obtained such a license.

What are the Application Requirements?
- Any individual who seeks to operate as a Septic System contractor must submit an application to the Westchester County Department of Health.

- An initial non-refundable application fee is required at the time the application is submitted.

- Every applicant will be required to participate in a Licensing Instruction Program developed and implemented by the Westchester County Department of Health. This program shall include course work in the areas of septic system construction, installation and operation and standard examinations relating to the matters covered by such course work. 

What are the Fees?
- Original Application Fee: 
$200.00 /applicant

- License Instruction Program Fee:
$100.00 /applicant for initial exam; $25.00 for re-issuance of exam
and/or for renewal examinations

- License/Renewal Fee: 
$200.00 /license
(License is valid for two(2) years)
 

Septic System Forms

Septic Contractor Licensing Requirements

Westchester County Health Department Contacts       for Septic Management

Application for Septic System Contractor's License      or Renewal

Workers' Compensation Forms

Septic Repair Form (Rev. April 2007)

Septic System Contractors Require a License      brochure

Learn about your Septic System

Request to search for Septic and Well Records

Reimbursement Inspection Form