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Guidelines, Standards, and Policies

  • Chapter 9.54, Regulation of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)
  • Merced County Local Agency Management Program (LAMP)
  • State Water Resource Control Board Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy
  • State Water Resource Control Board Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy Fact Sheet
  • Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Installation Guide
  • Septic Pumper Contractor List
  • Septic Tank and Chemical Toilet Cleaning Activities Monthly Log
  • Septic System Tips During a Power Outage

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  • Sewage System Construction & Destruction Application
  • Community Sewer Service Availability Form for Community Sewer Provider

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If you have any questions, comments or concerns, scheduling needs, or other requests, please contact us via email or phone.

Email: landandwater@countyofmerced.com

Phone: (209) 381-1100


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Department of Public Health

  1. Rebecca Nanyonjo-Kemp
    Director of Public Health

    260 E 15th Street
    Merced, CA 95341
    Phone: (209) 381-1200

    publichealth@countyofmerced.com

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  1. Merced County
    2222 M Street
    Merced, CA 95340
    Phone: (209) 385-7434

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