Why should I be concerned about water resources?
Drinking water is a diminishing resource. Water is a valued resource, necessary for the daily activities of work, life, and play. Water is necessary for all human, animal, and plant life. Humans have a responsibility to protect this necessary resource or we will lose it, along with our standard of living.

Thus, assuring that wastewater treatment systems are not placed in locations that could contaminate drinking water supplies, and that wastewater is not surfacing upon the ground within Jefferson County are important steps in protecting the drinking water resources of the county.

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1. Why should I be concerned about water resources?
2. How do I know if I need a wastewater permit?
3. What is the process to obtain a wastewater permit?
4. What is the process to obtain a well water permit?
5. What should be done if a wastewater system may not be functioning correctly?
6. Can a property owner know where to place a wastewater system or private well prior to being ready to build a structure?
7. What penalties apply to violation of the Jefferson County environmental / sanitation code?
8. What can be done to increase the efficiency and life use of a septic system?
9. What can be done to increase the efficiency and life use of a lagoon?