Desha County, AR septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Desha County, Arkansas are permitted by Desha County Local Health Unit under Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Desha County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Arkansas state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 11,395
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Desha County: $72. Arkansas average: $72.
Local rules
County operates under state-level Arkansas Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Systems. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Desha County
- 12 permit fees with sources
- The agency phone, email and office address
- 5 permit application forms
- Setback distances
- Soil and perc test requirements
- Allowed system types
- System design rules
- Inspection requirements
- Maintenance and pumping rules
- Point-of-sale rules
- Installer, designer and pumper licensing
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Desha County Local Health Unit before applying.