The Comal County Environmental Health Department issues on-site sewage facility permits.

Notice to Installers: Please review this document

Starting April 1, 2006, an updated "OSSF/Floodplain Development Application Checklist" will be used by our office to check completeness of all OSSF applications before they will be accepted. You can view/download the application HERE. If you have any questions regarding the application process check out our FAQ's or call 830-608-2090.

The Comal County Environmental Health Department reviews all designs by Registered Sanitarians and Professional Engineers for onsite septic construction. The department is charged with enforcement of county and state laws and regulations. The department responds to complaints concerning health violations in illegal waste water dumping and other nuisances. Fees are collected for septic system inspections to offset actual expenses.

Before building, altering, extending or operating an on-site sewage facility, a person must have a permit and approved plans from the TCEQ or its authorized agent. A qualified site evaluator must conduct a site and soil evaluation. The system must be planned by a person authorized by the permitting authority under current regulation.