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Maine Septic Records & Permits

Search septic permits, as-built drawings and pumping reports filed with county environmental health departments across Maine. Each record links to the county’s official document.

State agency: Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Program (DHHS) Governing rule: 10-144 CMR Chapter 241
16 Counties in Maine
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50 ft Required well setback
98 Verified permits online

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15 counties
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Androscoggin County Androscoggin Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Aroostook County Aroostook Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Franklin County Franklin Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Hancock County Hancock Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Kennebec County Kennebec Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Knox County Knox Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Lincoln County Lincoln Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Oxford County Oxford Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Penobscot County Penobscot Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Piscataquis County Piscataquis Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
By Public Request
Permits
Sagadahoc County Sagadahoc Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
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Permits
Somerset County Somerset Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
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Permits
Waldo County Waldo Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
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Permits
Washington County Washington Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
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Permits
York County York Municipal Licensed Plumbing Inspector (LPI) & Maine DHHS Subsurface Program
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Maine Septic Rules & Setback Standards

All subsurface sewage disposal systems in Maine are governed by 10-144 CMR Chapter 241. Authorized systems must maintain strict minimum horizontal clearance:

Private Drinking Well
50 feet min.
Property Line
10 feet min.
House Foundation
10 feet min.
Water Body / Stream
50 feet min.