Ottawa County sets the septic rules
Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. A sale rule with a rush option and a $250 penalty.
- Who permits septic systems
- Ottawa County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division, Holland
- Inspection at sale
- Required
- Permit steps
- Permit required for new and repair systems; the site must meet the code; permits expire after 24 months; the installer notifies the department for the final inspection before anything is covered and the health officer responds within two working days.