Waste Water
Permit Application Process
A construction permit is required before installing or repairing most onsite wastewater treatment systems. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) handles permitting for Moniteau County. DHSS can be reached at 573-796-3412 (option 5) or use the link below for more information.
Registered Installers/Soil Morphology Evaluators/Inspectors
For information on Moniteau County registered installers, soil evaluators, and inspectors, click here.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Resources
https://health.mo.gov/living/environment/onsite/
The Moniteau County Health Center Environmental Public Health Specialist is available to answer questions and can be reached at 573-796-3412 (option 3).
Inspectors And Evaluators For Real Estate Transactions
Inspectors and Evaluators are licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and are authorized to inspect or evaluate existing onsite wastewater treatment systems for real estate transactions. These individuals are not licensed to perform regulatory functions, such as inspecting installations or repairs that require onsite system construction or a building permit. The MCHC does not inspect or evaluate an existing onsite sewage disposal system for real estate transactions.
A licensed evaluator can only perform evaluations. A licensed inspector can perform both inspections and evaluations. An inspection provides a thorough assessment of the onsite system and all of its components. The evaluation is a report on the general condition of the on-site system, including any signs of current or past failure. Both the inspection and evaluation include an assessment of the private water system, if one exists.
For a list of inspectors and evaluators, click here.