Wichita County, TX septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Wichita County, Texas are permitted by TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene under 30 TAC Chapter 285.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Tceq Regional
- Authorized agent: Samantha Blair (General Environmental Administrator)
- Own septic program: Yes
- Local rules beyond the state: Yes
- Population: 129,350
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Wichita County: $229. Texas average: $285.
Local rules
Permit required for ALL OSSFs regardless of acreage (stricter than state - 10-acre exemption does not apply). Has own OSSF Rules & Regulations with amendments to Chapter 285 covering Wichita County and city-leased lake lots at Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo. Fees effective Oct 1, 2025: Conventional $295, Proprietary $325, Transfer/Existing $178 (all include $10 state fee). Fees cover up to two site visits.
What SepticPro has on file for Wichita County
- 4 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 Wichita County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene. See how SepticPro site plans work.
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with TCEQ Region 3 - Abilene before applying.