Onsite Septic Systems
In areas where municipal sewer services are not available, homeowners must rely on sewage (septic) systems to meet their needs. More than 1.2 million Michigan homes have onsite sewage systems.
Informative video on septic systems:
Septic Systems: Out of sight, not out of mind - Septic System Education (msu.edu)
Michigan Saves Septic Replacement Loan Program (michigansaves.org)
Instructions and applications for onsite septic systems are available below:
Note: Applications must be printed and submitted to the Midland County Department of Public Health (Online applications for well and septic permits are not available at this time).
Septic Systems:
Land Evaluation Percolation (Perc) Test: This service is provided for a prospective purchaser of a parcel of land to determine if any limitations exist for the installation of an on-site sewage disposal system.
Existing or Replacement Structure Evaluation:
Mortgage Evaluation:
Other Helpful Information:
- Address Assignment by Township:
- Use this list to find out who to contact to get an address assigned at your property.