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User Instructions: We suggest users read the fact sheet and the general permit listed below and related information to determine if your activity requires a Onsite Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) General permit.

Note: Nevada regulations require all its Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems to be designed by a registered Nevada professional engineer (P.E.). All plans and calculations shall be wet stamped by the engineer, and the engineer shall be responsible for certifying installation in writing.

If you are subject to the permitting requirements, please complete a Notice of Intent (NOI) to seek coverage under the General Permit GNEVOSDS09 by completing the form (see below.) After completing the form you will need to print this document and mail it, along with all other pertinent information, to NDEP at the address indicated.

Applies to:

Construction and operation of Onsite Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) as defined under NRS 445A & NAC445A. This program includes the installation and operation of septic systems and similar systems in commercial properties.

Filing Fee:

$200.00 - OSDS plan review fee.

Annual Fee:

$400.00 - Application & Notice of Intent (NOI) to be covered under a general permit fee. $300.00 - Fiscal Year Annual Fee (July 1st through June 30th) For OSDS systems 5,000 gallons and up to 15,000 gallons.

Note:


Payable to:

OSDS Systems below 5,000 gallons in volume capacity are not subject to annual fees.

Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Submit to: OSDS Program Coordinator
Bureau of Water Pollution Control
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City NV 89701-5249

Onsite Sewage Disposal System Permits are required for certain activities by US EPA regulations at 40 CFR 144. In compliance with this regulation, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has issued a general OSDS permit.

Washoe County OSDS Systems

OSDS systems within Washoe County, Nevada are now permitted by NDEP.

Clark County OSDS Systems
Below 3,000 gallons in volume capacity are permitted by Southern Nevada Health District. For more information please contact:

Southern Nevada Health District
625 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)759 - 0660
Email

Nye County OSDS Systems
Below 3,000 gallons in volume capacity are permitted by Nye County Building & Safety Department. Please note that the City of Pahrump is currently a "Nitrogen Management Area"; advanced wastewater treatment (de-nitrifying) systems are required.

Nye County Planning Department
250 N. Hwy. 160 - Suite 1
Pahrump, NV 89060
Ph: (775) 751-4035

Onsite Sewage Disposal System Forms and General Information

  • OSDS - Application
  • OSDS - General Permit - GNEVOSDS09
  • OSDS - Factsheet - GNEVOSDS09
  • OSDS - Notice of Intent (NOI)
  • OSDS - Nitrogen Restricted Areas
  • OSDS - Regulations
  • OSDS - Engineering Design Manual [ 298 Pages 3.8MB]
  • OSDS - General Permit Notification
  • OSDS – Large Capacity Biennial Report Form
  • OSDS – Nevada Infiltrator Chamber System Sizing Chart
External Resources — OSDS Program & General Information

Continuation of Coverage — NDEP's general permits remain in effect until reissued (NAC 445A). Coverage obtained under the existing permits will continue under the reissued permits.

For More Information or to report website problems - please contact , P.E. - NDEP's Carson City office @ (775) 687-9468 or BWPC General information line @ (775) 687-9418

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