Eaton County sets the septic rules
Septic permits, sale inspections and installer rules are set by the county health department, not by the city. Certified installers only for certain technologies.
- Who permits septic systems
- Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Environmental Health
- Inspection at sale
- No rule found in the county's published code
- Permit steps
- Online portal for applications, complaints and records requests; site evaluation considers distances to wells, surface water and county drains and the availability of public sewer; a pump card form is posted.