Well & Septic Information

The goals of our Well/Septic Program are to:

1. Ensure safe, potable(drinkable) water by protecting our water sources from contamination.
2. Prevent disease and nuisances by eliminating improperly treated sewage.

The Woodford County Health Department is responsible for the enforcement of regulations governing the installation of private well and sewage systems in Woodford County. Environmental staff provide the following services in an effort to support these goals:

• Review plans and issue permits for private wells
• Inspect new or repaired water well systems
• Ensure proper sealing of abandoned wells
• Sample and monitor non-community water supply systems
• Sample private and semi-private water wells
• Review plans and issue permits for private septic systems
• Inspect new or repaired private septic systems
• Review subdivision plans/plats for well/septic development
• Inspect/License Sewage Pumpers & License Sewage Contractors
• Investigate complaints

Environmental staff are trained to assess, resolve and communicate environmental risks to the public. They are available to assist in the planning process and can also direct you to other resources as appropriate.

Click here to download an application for a septic permit.

Click here to download an application for a well permit

Click here to download an application and letter for a Real Estate Septic & Water Loan Approval form.

Click here to view "Home Aerobic Wastewater Treatment: An Alternative to Septic Systems"

Click here to view the Woodford County Septic Ordinance.

To obtain electronic copies of Codebooks click on:

• IL Private  Sewage Disposal Code
• IL Private Sewage Mound Code
• Water Well and Pump Installation Contractors License Code
• Water Well Construction Code
• Water Well Pump Installation Code
• Surface Water Treatment Code

ISCA Certified Professional Soil Classifiers (CPSC)

http://www.illinoissoils.org/soilconsult.htm