If the property description does not match thet septic permit, systems are deemed NON-CONFORMING

A septic system is determined by the number of bedrooms in a home and designed to meet the anticipated capacity listed on the permit. 

Non-conforming systems are considered FAILED may not be lawfully used or altered unless granted a variance or otherwise remedied. 

Reasons the Ravalli County Department of Environmental Health may review permitting for any system:

• Property listed and advertised for sale
• After sale to inform the new owner
• Owner request
• Interested buyers’ request
• Complaints made to environmental Health
• Tax assessor shows property changes

Additional Information

• Septic is a wastewater treatment system.
• The July 1, 2021 Regulations apply to septic systems installed on or after December 31, 1982.
• Any room for the primary purpose of sleeping is considered a BEDROOM.
• An unfinished basement is considered a bedroom.
• Increased Use is considered any change or enlargement that would increase effluent flow. I.E. Adding bedrooms, building additions, connecting occupied buildings, etc. 
• A property description of bedrooms matches the number of bedrooms on the existing permit is considered a CONFORMING SYSTEM.
• A NON-CONFORMING system may not be lawfully used or altered unless granted a variance or otherwise remedied.