On-site Sewage Disposal Systems

Health Licenses and Permits

All Prince George’s County Health Licenses and Permits are processed in Momentum. For information and instructions on the Momentum process, please review the Momentum page or go directly to the Momentum portal to start your business license application.

Health Licensing processes permits and licenses for Environmental Engineering including On-site Sewage Disposal Systems and related licenses. The licenses processed include those below:

• Percolation testing (innovative and alternative)
• Percolation testing contractor
• Scavenger company and vehicle licenses
• Sewage contractor
  
   

Guides and References

• Septic System Design Manual
• BAT System Design Manual 2018
• Maryland Department of the Environment's List of approved Best Available Technology (BAT) units for nitrogen removal for sewage disposal systems
• Maryland Department of the Environment's information on the requirements for the design of and financial assistance towards the installation of a BAT
• Site Plan Requirements
• Health Approval of Building Permit — Individual Water-Sewer
• Schedule a Health Inspection
• Momentum Health Guides
   

Health Plan Review

DPIE's Building Plan Review Division's Health Section conducts the majority of health plan reviews including plans for new and remodeled facilities which includes on-site sewage disposal systems. Health Plan Review also conducts plan reviews for the upgrade and expansion of an existing sewage disposal system to serve proposed building additions.