Application for Septic Tank/OWTS Abandonment (LU79)
When submitting to obtain Septic/Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) abandonment, please provide the following:
- A completed Land Use Service Application
- Four (4) copies of site plans to scale (1” = 20’). Plans must include:
- Location of septic tank and leachfield (As-built)
- Proposed method of abandonment clearly noted
- A copy of a septic pumper’s report stating the tank has been pumped/emptied will be required before Onsite Inspection.
- After approval has been obtained, contact DEH to schedule onsite inspection
Please refer to our Septic Tank Abandonment Procedures handout for more information.
NOTE: Additional fees may apply. All applicable fees must be paid in full prior to any services provided by DEH (inspections, plan reviews, approvals, etc.). Projects/Submittals are reviewed in the order received - with the exception of septic system failures.
We will not begin any work until all the items noted above and payment are received.
Please forward all large/over-sized site-maps and necessary documents to the following:
FOR SOUTH COUNTY: (Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, and Watsonville)
County of Santa Clara – DEH
RE: (Project number, once assigned)
80 Highland Av
San Martin, CA 95046
(** NOTE: This location is a satellite office, and only receives packages
and/or appointments 7:30 am – 9:00 am, Monday through Friday. **)
FOR ALL OTHER AREAS:
County of Santa Clara – DEH
RE: (Project number, once assigned)
1555 Berger Drive #300
San Jose, CA 95112
Applicable fees:
PE |
Amount |
Description |
---|---|---|
LU92 |
$438 |
Septic Tank Abandonment Permit |