Mineral County, CO septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Mineral County, Colorado are permitted by Silver Thread Public Health District / Mineral County Land Use Office under 5 CCR 1002-43 (Regulation No. 43).

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Mineral County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Colorado state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 865

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Mineral County: $262. Colorado average: $331.

Local rules

County operates under state-level CDPHE Regulation 43 (5 CCR 1003-6). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Mineral County

  • 2 permit fees 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Mineral County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Silver Thread Public Health District / Mineral County Land Use Office. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Colorado counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Silver Thread Public Health District / Mineral County Land Use Office before applying.