Ector County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic permit program

• Program type: Tceq Regional
• Authorized agent: Kelby Upchurch
• Own septic program: Yes
• Local rules beyond the state: No
• Population: 165,171

• TCEQ Region 7 - Midland website
• Official fee schedule

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Ector County: $317. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Address: 221 N. Texas Ave, Odessa TX 79761. Hours: 8-9am & 1-2pm, Mon-Fri. Min lot: 1 acre with private well, 0.5 acre with city water. Smaller lots OK if subdivided before Sept 1, 1989. Systems pre-1989 exempt if not causing nuisance. Spanish-language info available. Notice to Installers required when construction differs from approved plans. Commercial applications require permanent drive-over protection for tank and drainfield. Floodplain check required via Engineering Department at (432) 381-0098. Contact Kelby Upchurch at 432-617-8405.

What SepticPro has on file for Ector County

• 3 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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