Milwaukee County, WI septic permits and regulations
Septic systems in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin are permitted by Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services under Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 383.
Septic permit program
- Program type: Mixed
- Authorized agent: Milwaukee County County Health Department
- Own septic program: No, uses Wisconsin state rules
- Local rules beyond the state: No
- Population: 939,489
Permit fee comparison
Average septic permit fee in Milwaukee County: $97. Wisconsin average: $97.
Local rules
County operates under state-level SPS 383 (Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.
What SepticPro has on file for Milwaukee County
- 6 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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Other Wisconsin counties
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- Eau Claire County
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Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services before applying.