Hal Owen & Associates Inc., PO Box 400, Lillington, NC 27546
SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN
Our staff is qualified to design many types of septic systems, from conventional to pumps to drip. A laser level is used to establish contours across the suitable soil area, and potential drainlines are marked with various colored pin flags. We will attempt to design the most cost effective system that site conditions will allow.
Hal Owen is an Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator (AOWE)
Septic System Permitting
Septic Permits
Permitting Pathways
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
Permitting Pathways
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)
Downloads
AOWE Permit Application
HOA Permit Application_AOWE (pdf)
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