WELL & SEPTIC PROGRAM
The Well and Septic Program is responsible for ensuring that the installation and repair of all drinking water wells and on-site sewage disposal systems in Howard County is performed properly. Our Program reviews all proposed designs for on-site sewage disposal systems to ensure they follow State and Local regulations. Sanitarians also conduct inspections of wells and onsite sewage disposal systems, as well as test water from private drinking wells to ensure that residents are protected from diseases associated with germs found in wastewater.
WELL MAPPING PROJECT
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In the summer of 2006 a project was initiated to inventory and locate all of the private drinking water wells in Howard County. For more information about this project, click here. |
INFORMATION / FACT SHEETS
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On-site Sewage Disposal Systems:
Howard County Code - Well and Septic RegulationsWell and Septic Setback RequirementsResidential Septic DesignSeptic System Facts
Private Drinking Water Wells:Drinking Water PostcardRadionuclides & Your Well Water: A Homeowner’s GuideDrinking Water from Household Wells (EPA Publication)Well Water Safety FactsDisinfecting Your Well Water Supply
FORMS AND APPLICATIONS
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Percolation Test ApplicationPublic Information Request
For more information, please call
410-313-1771
or toll free at
1-866-313-6300.
Or you may send an e-mail to
askhealth@howardcountymd.gov
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