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Coconino County outlines permitting, soil-testing rules for on-site wastewater systems in Valley
Summary
At a community presentation in Valley, Coconino County environmental quality specialist Zachary Burf explained the county's two-part permitting process, required site investigations (minimum three test holes), and why shallow soils restrict conventional septic systems in the area.
Zachary Burf, an environmental quality specialist for Coconino County, told Valley residents that on-site wastewater systems require a two-part county permit and a separate site investigation before construction can begin. He said Coconino County is delegated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to review and issue Aquifer Protection Program permits and that the county issues a Construction Authorization to allow installation and a Discharge Authorization (DA) to permit use once a system passes final inspection. Burf said county staff require a minimum of three test holes for a site investigation, with two placed in the proposed primary disposal area and a third reserved area for future expansion. He described how site…
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