The Forsyth County Environmental Health Land Use Section is responsible for the issuance of on-site sewage management system permits (septic tanks) and final inspection of systems. The section also reviews LDP and subdivision plans in conjunction with Forsyth County Planning and Development. E-mail questions to Ed Carter. The following forms are available for download:

If you need to have a well properly abandoned this form must be completed by a licensed well installer:

Abandoned Well Affidavit

Basic information about septic tanks:

Homeowners Guide To Septic Tanks

Items necessary to apply for a septic tank permit:

Permit application check list

Application for Adoption letter, closing letter, to build any type of structure on your property or add to your home, to construct a pool on your property, to install a new septic tank system or to repair a failing septic tank system .

Septic Application

For information about pumping your septic tank please review the homeowners guide above and visit our septic tank pumping page.