Providing soil and environmental assessments in Central and Eastern NC

Septic System Design Services

At Hal Owen & Associates, Inc., we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their development goals. Our septic system design services aim to facilitate development planning and sales. Our design team is knowledgeable about various septic system types-from conventional to pumps to alternative systems. We will attempt to design the most cost-effective system that site conditions will allow.

Hal Owen is a Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS) and an Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator (AOWE).

Septic System Permitting

Septic Permits

Permitting Pathways

Persons planning to build, alter, or expand a structure from which sewage will be discharged must apply for a septic permit. Septic permits are required to ensure the wastewater system is located and installed in accordance with state law. The Local Health Department is charged with regulating the installation and operation of septic systems and other types of wastewater systems in order to protect public health.

Previously, NC residents only had one option for permitting a subsurface sewage system: the Local Health Department (LHD). Recent changes to the laws and rules governing sewage waste disposal have added private permitting options which allow a Licensed Soil Scientist (LSS), Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator (AOWE), or Professional Engineers (PE) to provide some or all of the services previously provided solely by the LHD .

Professional consulting services are especially useful on sites with difficult soil situations or complex wastewater system designs. Private permitting may also shorten the application processing time in counties with a long permitting backlog.

Permitting Pathways

Traditional County Permitting by LHD

LHD is 100% responsible for site investigation, system design, permitting, inspections, and record keeping
Normal LHD fee for permitting
Turn around time varies from County to County

Hybrid Permitting (aka A2 Permits) by LHD

IP/CA permits are issued by LHD based on soil evaluation and septic system designs prepared by AOWE
County is responsible for permitting, inspections, and record keeping. AOWE is responsible for providing necessary soil, site, and design information
County fee is discounted 60% for IP/CA permit
County issues permit with 5 business days of receiving a complete application

AOWE Permit (aka professional or private permit)

Permit prepared by AOWE
AOWE is responsible for site investigation, system design, permitting, and inspections
LHD acts as record keeper only (County fee $35)

Engineered Option Permit (EOP)

Permit prepared by Engineer
LSS is responsible for soil and site investigation. Engineer is responsible for all other permitting aspects.
LHD acts as record keeper only (County fee $35)

Hal Owen & Associates, Inc.

Providing soil and environmental assessments in Central and Eastern NC

Septic System Design Services

Septic System Permitting

Septic Permits

Permitting Pathways

Permitting Pathways

Permitting Pathways

Permitting Pathways

Permitting Pathways

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