The process for installing a new-on-site system, modifying an existing on-site sewage system, or repairing a failing on-site sewage system starts with choosing a certified installer.
Note: A list of certified installers can be found at Office of Environmental Health Services
https://oehs.wvdhhr.org/phs/on-site-wastewater-management.
A certified installer will perform a percolation test and evaluate the site to see if it is suitable for an on-site sewage system or modification or evaluate a failing system to see what repairs
can be made. The certified installer will then make recommendations to the homeowner/property owner for what type of system or repair should be installed. The homeowner/property owner
and/or certified installer will fill out form SS-182A on-site sewage system application and submit it to the health department.
Once an application, building permit, and fees are received, a sanitarian will contact the certified installer to schedule a visit to the site of the proposed new system, modification or repair. The sanitarian will evaluate the site to determine if the new system, modification or repair that the certified installer has proposed is possible and/or discuss any changes or corrections that could be made to make the new system,modification or repair possible.
Once the Sanitarian has approved the site, a construction permit for the new system, modification or repair will be issued by the health department. The certified installer may begin construction/repair of the system at that time. If the certified installer encounters any issues during construction/repair that would require modification of the plan that was approved by the health department, they must contact the health department before continuing with construction/repair. When construction/repair of the system is finished, but before the system is covered up, the certified installer must contact the health department for a final inspection. The sanitarian will evaluate the completed system to make sure that it was installed correctly and in accordance with the approved construction plan.