Webster County Health Unit Protecting and promoting the health and safety of citizens in Webster County

Since 1957

Home Community Services Women's Health WIC Program Diseases Nursing Services Environmental Vital Records About Us			Environmental Services With the growing population in Webster County, the risk of water contamination by human waste is greatly increasing. During 2003 there were 222 legal on-site sewage systems installed. The average home discharges an estimated 360 gallons of sewage effluent each day. When multiplied by the 222 new permitted systems installed in 2003, the estimated daily amount of sewage effluent being discharged into our soil for absorption and evaporation increased 79,920 gallons per day in 2003. Because there was no permitting system for on-site sewage systems prior to 1996, and only a percentage of permitting up to 2001, the exact number of lagoons and septic systems in Webster County is unknown. Since 2001 all on-site sewage systems must be installed by Webster County certified installers. In addition, a permit is now required for any commercial property, single-dwelling on less than three acres, or mulitple homes on more than 3 acres. Residential permits can be acquired for $90 and commercial permits for $120 by visiting the Webster County Health Unit at 233 E. Washington in Marshfield. Environmental staff at the Webster County Health Unit are responsible for ensuring that reported systems meet requirements for depth and setback distance from wells, waterways and property lines to decrease the chances for discharges into the county water supply. Staff also pursue illegal system installers and investigate failing systems. To report possible illegal installations, violators or failing systems, call (417) 859-6963. A list of certified installers is available at the health unit. You can also email your request and your mailing address to terralatwork@hotmail.com and a list of certified installers or an official complaint form will be mailed to you.
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