Upshur County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Upshur County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Tceq Regional
- Authorized agent: Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD)
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 40,892
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Upshur County: $443. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
NETMWD serves as Designated Representative to TCEQ OSSF program for Upshur, Cass, Morris, and Marion counties. Applications and fees submitted directly to NETMWD before construction.
What SepticPro has on file for Upshur 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for Upshur County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler before applying.