Putnam County, WV septic permits and regulations

Septic systems in Putnam County, West Virginia are permitted by Putnam County Health Department under 64 CSR 47.

Septic permit program

  • Program type: County Health Department
  • Authorized agent: Putnam County County Health Department
  • Own septic program: No, uses West Virginia state rules
  • Local rules beyond the state: No
  • Population: 57,440

Permit fee comparison

Average septic permit fee in Putnam County: $325. West Virginia average: $325.

Local rules

County operates under state-level 64 CSR 47 (Sewage Treatment and Collection System Design Standards). Contact local health department for any additional county-specific requirements.

What SepticPro has on file for Putnam County

  • 2 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 Putnam County

Enter the address, draw the system on the aerial with the parcel lines and topo, and print it to scale for Putnam County Health Department. See how SepticPro site plans work.

Other West Virginia counties

Data checked 2026-03-16. Always confirm requirements with Putnam County Health Department before applying.