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1. What is OSSF in Kaufman County?

On-Site Sewage Facilities (Septic Systems)

Onsite (or decentralized) wastewater treatment systems are used to treat wastewater from a home or business and return treated wastewater back into the receiving environment.

2. How large of a lot will I need to operate a septic system on my property in Kaufman County?

Kaufman County requires 1 acre of usable space. 

3. Is it legal to install your own septic system in Kaufman County?

ANY work on an OSSF (On-Site Sewage Facilities) must be performed by a licensed installer. 

4. What is required to install septic systems in Kaufman County?

A permit is required to install a septic system in Texas. The Legislature, in the Health and Safety Code, designates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or its Authorized Agent to investigate and decide whether to approve a permit request. Kaufman County is an Authorized Agent.

5. Is a maintenance contract required on my septic system?

Kaufman County requires a maintenance contract be kept on all aerobic systems. These are usually annual and must be submitted to Development Services 30 days prior to the expiration of previous contract to avoid any lapse in coverage.

6. Who should I contact if I have a question about my septic system or the permitting process?

Any questions regarding on-site wastewater septic system permitting, inspections, or license transferring can be answered by emailing Publicworks.

If you reside in the city limits of Oak Ridge or Terrell, then you would need to contact them. These two cities in Kaufman County are Authorized Agents. All other City Limits will be handled by Development Services.

Nuisance complaints: violations@kaufmancounty.net