San Juan County, UT septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in San Juan County, Utah are permitted by San Juan County Public Health under UAC R317-4.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: San Juan County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses Utah state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 14,518

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in San Juan County: $25. Utah average: $25.

Local rules

County operates under state-level Utah Admin. Code R317-4. Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for San Juan County

  • 1 permit fee 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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Other Utah counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with San Juan County Public Health before applying.