Private Sewage Program

The Cumberland County Health Department issues construction permits, inspects installation of new or renovated sewage disposal systems, and conducts complaint investigations. Program goals are to minimize the risk of disease transmission, as well as the reduction of adverse environmental conditions created by improper disposal of domestic sewage.

Before a private sewage disposal system can be installed in Cumberland County, an Application for a Permit to Install a Private Sewage System and the appropriate fee must be submitted to the Health Department for approval. If the system is discharging to the surface, the Not Discharging to the Waters of the United States Attestation must be completed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the health department a minimum of 48 hours prior to installation.