Van Zandt County, TX septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Van Zandt County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler under 30 TAC Chapter 285.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: Tceq Regional
  • Authorized agent: Sharon Marcial (Environmental Specialist/TCEQ DR)
  • Own septic program: Yes
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 59,541

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Van Zandt County: $276. Texas average: $285.

Local rules

Fire Marshal: Kevin D. Palmer. Environmental Specialist/TCEQ DR: Sharon Marcial. TCEQ DR: Jon Paul Wedeking (903-567-7486). Deputy Fire Marshal: Beau Whisenant. Admin: Talia Magallon ([email protected]). General email: [email protected]. OSSF email: [email protected]. Illegal dumping: [email protected]. Office at 24634 State Hwy 64, Canton, TX 75103. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm. Applications approved or denied within 30 days of receipt. Van Zandt County has local amendment to state OSSF rules.

What SepticPro has on file for Van Zandt County

  • 7 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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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 5 - Tyler before applying.