Septic and Wells Unit

All individual sewage disposal system plan review, installation, repair, and compliance certificates are completed through Camden County’s Septic and Well unit. The Septic and Well unit is responsible for the review of private portable wells results & Private Well Testing Act information distribution. Our staff completes a thorough evaluation of Public, Non-Community water systems across Camden County to ensure proper compliance with Federal and State Regulations.

For additional information, visit www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/environmental-occupational/drinking-water-public-health/

 

STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS: www.state.nj.us/dep/rules/rules/njac7_9a.pdf

WELL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; SEALING OF ABANDONED WELLS: www.nj.gov/dep/rules/rules/njac7_9d.pdf

SAFE DRINKINKG WATER ACT RULES: www.nj.gov/dep/rules/rules/njac7_10.pdf

 

Applications:

Septic Application

Wells Application

 

Resources:

Homeowners Guide to Septic Systems-English

Homeowner Guide to Septic Systems- Spanish

NJ Guide 

Private Well Water Information

Drinking Water Facts

Radioactivity in South Jersey Private Well Water