What penalties apply to violation of the Jefferson County environmental / sanitation code?
Administrative penalties may apply to wastewater and well water systems within Jefferson County that do not meet or comply with the code or are not maintained per county code. Such fines can be up to $400 per day that a violation is allowed to exist without action to remediate or correct.

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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?