Sterling, NY · Cayuga County
Application to Install a Septic or Holding Tank
Property owners use this application to request Cayuga County Health Department acceptance for a proposed septic or holding tank installation or replacement.
What this form is
This application requests Cayuga County Health Department acceptance for a proposed septic or holding tank installation, replacement, or conversion. Complete it before construction; the form says construction must not begin until the proposal is accepted. It asks for owner and property details, proposed tank information, a system sketch, well distance, bedroom count, and the preparer’s name. A $100 review fee accompanies applications replacing an existing septic system with a holding tank.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing to install or replace a septic or holding tank, or convert an existing septic system to a holding tank, use this application.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Cayuga County Health Department, 8 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021, or [email protected]. Include the $100 review fee payable to the department when replacing an existing septic system with a holding tank.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary; include the required system sketch, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the septic or holding tank installation application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and property details, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the application.
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Prepare The System Sketch
Add a sketch showing existing system components, the proposed tank in relation to the home, and nearby wells or water bodies.
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Submit To The Health Department
Send the completed application to the Cayuga County Health Department by mail or email; include the applicable review fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the septic or holding tank application?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this application without a notary. Include the system sketch requested on the form; it does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the septic or holding tank application?
- Send it to the Cayuga County Health Department at 8 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021, or email [email protected]. If replacing an existing septic system with a holding tank, include the $100 review fee payable to the department.
- What should I include with the application?
- Complete the property and proposal details, and include a sketch showing the system, home, wells, and water bodies. The form also asks for the distance to the nearest well, bedroom count, and proposal preparer.
- Can I start construction before the proposal is accepted?
- No. The application states that construction must not begin until the Cayuga County Health Department accepts the proposal.
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