Garfield County, NE septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Garfield County, Nebraska are permitted by Loup Basin Public Health Department under Nebraska Title 124.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Mixed
  • Authorized agent: Garfield County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Nebraska state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 1,813

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Garfield County: $328. Nebraska average: $328.

Local rules

County operates under state-level Title 124 (Nebraska DEQ Rules and Regulations for Onsite Wastewater). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Garfield County

  • 5 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 Garfield County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Loup Basin Public Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Nebraska counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Loup Basin Public Health Department before applying.