El Paso County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in El Paso County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 6 - El Paso under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

Program type: Tceq Regional
Authorized agent: Norma Rivera Palacios (Director, Public Works)
Own septic program: Yes
Local rules beyond the state: No
Population: 865,657

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in El Paso County: $232. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

OSSF Department at 14612 Greg Dr, El Paso TX 79938. Phone 915-855-9664, Fax 915-855-9678. Public Works at 800 E Overland, Suite 200, El Paso TX 79901. Director: Norma Rivera Palacios. As of Jan 1, 2024, OWTS Permit Applications must be submitted by a licensed OWTS installer. Application must be notarized. All OSSFs must be constructed by TCEQ-licensed installer. Only tank manufacturers previously approved by El Paso County accepted. Requires site evaluation with soil analysis by registered Site Evaluator or PE. Min 2 soil borings excavated 2ft below proposed trench depth. Must submit official plat map, narrative sheet with calculations, and 2 site plans to scale. Three stamped self-addressed envelopes required. 2-day advance notice for inspections. Subject to County Subdivision Model Rules. Certificate of Plat Compliance fee: $25.00.

What SepticPro has on file for El Paso County

9 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 El Paso County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 6 - El Paso. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other Texas counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 6 - El Paso before applying.