DEQ Onsite Septic Program Transitioning from Josephine and Curry counties
DEQ will officially assume administration of the onsite septic programs from Josephine and Curry counties on May 13, 2025. Oregon ePermitting, the online permitting portal, will be unavailable from May 1 until May 13.
County office and residential onsite septic agents
Under OAR 340-071-0120, the Oregon DEQ has entered into agreements with some Oregon counties authorizing those counties to become the department's agents for permitting onsite systems, including receiving and processing applications, issuing permit, enforcing, and performing required inspections.
DEQ Onsite Septic Program staff contacts
REHS: Registered Environmental Health Specialist; REHST: Registered Environmental Health Specialist Trainee; WWS: Waste Water Specialist