Clay County, SD septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Clay County, South Dakota are permitted by Clay County under ARSD 74:53:01.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: Clay County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses South Dakota state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 14,967
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Clay County: $150. South Dakota average: $150.
Local rules
County operates under state-level ARSD 74:53:01 (Individual and Small Sewage Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Clay County
- 6 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Clay County before applying.