Schuylkill County, PA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania are permitted by Schuylkill County Planning & Zoning Office under 25 PA Code Chapter 73.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Municipality-Based
- Authorized agent: Schuylkill County Conservation District
- Own septic program: No, uses Pennsylvania state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 143,049
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County Planning & Zoning Office before applying.