Allegheny County, PA septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania are permitted by Allegheny County Health Department - Water Pollution Control under 25 PA Code Chapter 73.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department (Delegated Agency)
  • Authorized agent: Allegheny County Conservation District
  • Own septic program: No, uses Pennsylvania state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 1,250,578

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Allegheny County: $218. Pennsylvania average: $393.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 25 Pa. Code Chapter 73 (Standards for Onlot Sewage Treatment Facilities). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Allegheny County

  • 24 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 Allegheny County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Allegheny County Health Department - Water Pollution Control. See how SepticPro site plans work.

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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Allegheny County Health Department - Water Pollution Control before applying.