Butler County, PA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Butler County, Pennsylvania are permitted by Butler County Department of Planning and Development under 25 PA Code Chapter 73.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Municipality-Based
- Authorized agent: Butler County Conservation District
- Own septic program: No, uses Pennsylvania state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 193,763
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Butler County: $250. 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 Butler 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 Butler County Department of Planning and Development before applying.