Colorado County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Colorado County, Texas are permitted by Colorado County OSSF Program (Coordinator: Richard Wessels) under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Program
  • Authorized agent: Richard Wessels (TCEQ #OS0031851)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 20,557

Permit fee comparison

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

Local rules

OSSF Coordinator: Richard Wessels. Office at 305 Radio Lane, Room 105, Columbus, TX 78934. Phone: 979-732-2435, Fax: 979-733-0274. Email: [email protected]. A person must hold a permit and an approved plan to construct, alter, repair, replace tanks, extend, or operate an OSSF. Septic permit required for all installations and repairs. Application form and failed system guidance available online.

What SepticPro has on file for Colorado County

  • 2 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 Colorado County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Colorado County OSSF Program (Coordinator: Richard Wessels). See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Colorado County OSSF Program (Coordinator: Richard Wessels) before applying.