Saginaw County sets the septic rules
Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. Voluntary mortgage evaluations, and installers registered every three years.
- Who permits septic systems
- Saginaw County Health Department, Environmental Health (Waste Water Management / Septic)
- Inspection at sale
- No rule found in the county's published code
- Permit steps
- Permit from the Health Department for a build or replacement where no public sewer or water; site evaluated for soil layers, water table and drainage; permit valid two years; the department inspects before covering; variance appeal available.