Amador County, CA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Amador County, California are permitted by Amador County Environmental Health Department under California Water Quality Control Policy for OWTS (Resolution No. 2012-0032).
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Amador County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses California state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 40,474
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Amador County: $750. California average: $808.
Local rules
County operates under state-level California OWTS Policy (Water Code §13290-13291.7). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Amador County
- 1 permit fee with sources
- The agency phone, email and office address
- 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 Amador County Environmental Health Department before applying.