Septic service in Montgomery County, TX
Pumping, repair, inspection, installation and aerobic maintenance quotes from licensed Montgomery County septic companies.
- 1,837septic systems permitted in 2024
- 1,435used surface (spray) irrigation
- 381used drip irrigation
- 1permitting authority
Montgomery County authorities permitted 1,837 septic systems in 2024. 1,435 used surface (spray) irrigation and 381 used drip irrigation, the disposal methods typically paired with aerobic or advanced treatment (TCEQ OARS). TCEQ Region 12 (Houston).
The Texas rule in one line: aerobic systems come with a 2-year installer service policy. Under contract, a TCEQ-licensed maintenance provider inspects at least every 4 months and reports to your permitting authority and to you (TCEQ).
Who permits septic systems in Montgomery County
| Permitting authority (TCEQ authorized agent) | AR # |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County Environmental Health Services | 620145 |
Verified against TCEQ's 2024 OARS authorized-agent report. Confirm your exact address with the TCEQ authorized agent lookup.
What your provider has to do
- Visit, inspect and test at least every 4 months (every 6 with qualifying electronic monitoring)
- Send the report to the permitting authority above and to you within 14 days
- Tag the system and mark it on each visit
Details: septic maintenance contract guide · costs · doing it yourself
Cities in Montgomery County
- Septic service in Conroe
- Septic service in Magnolia
- Septic service in Montgomery
- Septic service in Willis
- New Caney: served by the Montgomery County Environmental Health Services rules above
Guides
- Aerobic septic system: how it works and Texas rules
- Septic maintenance contract rules in Texas
- Aerobic septic system cost in Central Texas
- Aerobic septic alarm going off? What to check
- Aerobic septic tablets: what to use and never use
- Aerobic septic system maintenance: DIY or contract?
- Septic pumping near me: Central Texas costs and timing
- Aerobic septic repair near me: common fixes and permits
- Aerobic septic inspection for home buyers and sellers
- Septic system installation in Central Texas
Montgomery County septic FAQ
Who issues septic permits in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County Environmental Health Services (TCEQ AR 620145). Use TCEQ's authorized agent lookup to confirm which one covers your address.
How many septic systems were permitted in Montgomery County in 2024?
1,837, of which 1,435 used spray irrigation and 381 used drip irrigation (TCEQ OARS 2024).
Can I maintain my own aerobic system in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has more than 40,000 residents, so a self-maintaining single-family owner found in violation must fix it or sign a contract within 10 days (Health & Safety Code §366.0515(g)). Check the local order for extra requirements.
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