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  • If the HOMEOWNER has the knowledge, skills, and equipment to do so AND:

    • the OSSF is for a single-family dwelling that you own,
    • you also own the property,
    • no part of the property will be developed for sale or lease,
    • all permitting, construction, and maintenance requirements of the permitting authority are met,
    • follow TCEQ rules and regulations for the system.                                                                            

    There may be some systems that a homeowner can't buy because they must be installed by a factory representative. If anyone else assists during any phase of the OSSF installation (e.g., having someone do backhoe work or trenching, etc.), the individual performing the work must be a licensed installer of the correct level.

    IF MORE THAN ONE HOME IS INSTALLED ON THE TEN ACRE PROPERTY THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY AND THE TEN ACRE RULE NO LONGER APPLYS. THE PROPERTY OWNER MUST HAVE A PERMIT FROM HARRISON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOR THE SYSTEM

Harrison County Environmental Health
2005 Warren Drive
Marshall, Texas  75672

Office: 903-935-4870 Ext 1362
Fax: 903-938-0969