Mercer County, MO septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Mercer County, Missouri are permitted by Mercer County Health Department under 19 CSR 20-3.060.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Mixed
- Authorized agent: Mercer County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Missouri state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 3,538
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Mercer County: $90. Missouri average: $90.
Local rules
County operates under state-level 19 CSR 20-3.060. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Mercer 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 Mercer County Health Department before applying.