Cameron County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic permit program

• Program type: County Program
• Authorized agent: Jesse Silva
• Own septic program: Yes
• Local rules beyond the state: No
• Population: 421,017

• Cameron County Public Health - Environmental Health website
• Official fee schedule

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Cameron County: $250. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Responsible for enforcing regulations, authorizing permits, and conducting inspections. Environmental Health located at County Annex Building, 1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586. Hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Phone: (956) 247-3616. Also reachable at (956) 247-3685. Investigations initiated within 72 hours of complaint. Services include approving new system installations, addressing issues with existing systems, overseeing upgrades, and investigating complaints.

What SepticPro has on file for Cameron 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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