Goldsboro Septic Pumping
Short answer: Wayne County Environmental Health issues three permits for a new septic system. The Improvement Permit (IP) says the lot is suitable. The Authorization to Construct (ATC) lets construction start. The Operations Permit (OP) is issued after the system is installed and inspected. The site evaluation fee is $350, plus $50 if a pump is required.
Sources: Wayne County Environmental Health fee schedule (effective July 1, 2022)
What you must do before the evaluation
- Provide a site plan, or a registered land surveyor's plat for an IP with no expiration date.
- Make the property accessible and clear brush.
- Flag the property corners, building site, driveway and pool.
An IP has no expiration date if the lot is surveyed and recorded, and is valid for 5 years if not. The ATC is valid for 5 years.
Sources: Wayne County Improvement Permit / ATC application (rev. 1-26)
Building permits
Wayne County requires a copy of the septic permit (new or existing) before it issues a building permit.
Sources: Wayne County Permit Application Requirements
Wayne County Environmental Health regulates sewage treatment and disposal systems under state on-site wastewater rules.
Sources: Wayne County Environmental Health Department; Wayne County On-Site Wastewater System page
Drain field repair · Septic repair
Questions
Do I need a permit to repair a septic system in Wayne County?
Yes. Repairs go through Wayne County Environmental Health. The county fee schedule lists the repair permit at $0, and a new system or expansion site evaluation at $350, plus $50 if a pump is needed.