On-Site Wastewater

Due to COVID-19, we have postponed our Certified Installer & Pumper classes indefinitely. We will update this page once we are able to offer classes.

The goal of the On-Site Wastewater program is to reduce the potential for the spread of disease through improper treatment and disposal of human waste. Potential contamination of ground and surface waters is both an environmental and public health concern. Proper disposal of wastewater is critical as the population expands in rural areas of our state.

Apply for a New Wastewater System, Water Meter, or Well

For residential and commercial on-site wastewater systems, agricultural water meters, and private water well sampling.

Step 1: File a complete application. Our application forms for new onsite wastewater systems are now online. Apply online using the button below:

Apply Online Now

You may also use our printable PDF application forms.

Step 2: Return documents to us by email fax or mail to our physical location (see contact information and map below). Please include identifying information with any submitted documentation.

Step 3: Pay fees. Once we receive a complete application, we will email you a link to an online payment system. Follow the link to pay your fee.

• No cash payments or checks will be received in the county offices for environmental fees.
• There is a small processing fee associated with this online payment system.
• You should receive an invoice for your payment via email.

Step 4: When your payment is successful, you will receive a receipt by email. Please read the receipt for additional info. You will receive paperwork within 24 hours of the property visit. If you applied for a Notice of Intent or need to repair your existing system, you may use our Licensed Installer/Pumper Database to find someone certified.

Getting assistance

If you need assistance with completing an application, please contact us at the toll-free Wastewater Call Center at 1-855-220-0192. Call Center personnel will answer your questions, assist you with completion of forms, and assist you with our new on line payment system.

On-Site Wastewater Program Activities

The On-site Wastewater program develops policy and regulations and provides technical assistance to regional environmentalists in designing and inspecting Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems (IOWDS), recreational vehicle campgrounds/lodging parks, septage pumpers/haulers and individual water supplies.

Environmentalists offer Soil and Site Evaluations that provide property owners with a Permit/Recommendation (required to obtain a water meter) and suitable for installation. Also, collect water samples from private water wells and investigates environmental (wastewater) complaints.

Engineers and Program Specialists offer technical assistance and training. Staff engineers review and authorize Certified Professional Evaluator's designed On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems, Commercial Developments (Subdivisions, Manufactured, Multi-family, RV Campgrounds/Lodging Parks), Commercial Establishments (Restaurant, Child Care Facility/School. Church, Shopping Center, Office, etc.), review and approve manufactured designs of wastewater components, etc. Program specialists conduct certification courses for those interested in becoming a Certified Installer, Certified Pumper, or Certified Professional Evaluator, inspect manufacturer's products, certify Environmentalists, perform Quality Assurance, teach CEU courses and provide technical assistance.

Wastewater Law

The Wastewater Advisory Board was created under MS Code of 1972, Section 24, § 41-67-101 in April 2011, for the purpose of advising the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems. As of July 1, 2013, this board will be referenced as the Wastewater Advisory Council under § 41-67-41.

• Mississippi Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System Law
• Mississippi Legislature
  Status of current House and Senate bills

Wastewater Ordinances

• Map
  State map outlining county ordinances regarding on-site wastewater disposal

Wastewater Regulations

• Regulations Governing Residential Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems
  Regulations and design standards

Wastewater Advisory Council (WAC)

The Wastewater Advisory Board was created under MS Code of 1972, Section 24, § 41-67-101 in April 2011, for the purpose of advising the Mississippi State Department of Health regarding Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems. As of July 1, 2013, this board will referenced as the Wastewater Advisory Council under § 41-67-41.

• List of 21-member composition

Consumer Information and Notices

• Mississippi Administrative Bulletin
  Publication from the Mississippi Secretary of State

• On-site Wastewater Information and Management
  Search for Certified Installers/Pumpers/Manufacturers, Property information, etc.

Registered Products

All products contained in each of these list has been reviewed and registered for use in the State of Mississippi. As a property owner, you must hire someone certified by the registered manufacturer to install and/or service any of these listed products.

• Advanced Treatment Systems
• Aggregate Replacement
• Disinfection
• Fibers
• Filters
• Septic Tanks

Property Owners

Documentation for new and existing individual onsite wastewater systems

• Application and documents for property owners

Environmental Regions

Wastewater Call Center: 1-855-220-0192

North Region

Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Coahoma, Desoto, Grenada, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Lowndes, Marshall, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Webster, Winston, Yalobusha

Central Region

Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Leflore, Madison, Montgomery, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Sunflower, Warren, Washington, Yazoo

South Region

Adams, Amite, Covington, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Perry, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Wayne, Wilkinson

For Professionals

Certification

The Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of On-site Wastewater offers certification for the following on-site wastewater related professions:

• Certified Installer
• Certified Pumper
• Certified Professional Evaluator
• Certified Manufacturer

Continuing Education Units (CEU)/ Professional Development Hours (PDH)

Requirement (credit earned) by renewal for each profession listed below. 13 courses offered annually by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Division of On-site Wastewater:

• Certified Installer
• Certified Pumper
• Certified Professional Evaluator

Resources and Links

• Links to other agencies, professional boards, and information