San Juan County, WA septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in San Juan County, Washington are permitted by San Juan County Health and Community Services under WAC 246-272A.
Septic permit program
- Program type: County Health Department
- Authorized agent: San Juan County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Washington state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 17,788
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in San Juan County: $10. Washington average: $566.
Local rules
County operates under state-level WAC 246-272A (On-Site Sewage Systems). 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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Draw a permit-ready site plan for San Juan County
Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for San Juan County Health and Community Services. See how SepticPro site plans work.
Other Washington counties
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with San Juan County Health and Community Services before applying.