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New York State Health Equity Reports for Westchester County 2021
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Birth/Death Certificates
Westchester County government does not issue or record birth and death certificates. These records can be obtained from the local clerk in the village, town or city in which the event being documented, birth or death, took place.
Other Resources
Request for Proposals (RFP's)
Environmental engineers review and permit every subdivision plan and new subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) for commercial and residential use to ensure that there is adequate sewage disposal and drinking water. They perform field site visits throughout the construction phase to verify that the plans are being followed.
Read more about septic system repair, operation and maintenance.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (aka Septic System) and/or Well Applications Regulations
Effective April 1, 2022: Westchester County Health Department Rules and Regulations for the Design and Construction of Residential Subsurface Sewage Treatment System
Westchester County Sanitary Code
Policy and Design Guidance
Forms for Septic and Wells
Requests for Inspections
Remediation
Change of Use
Realty Subdivision Applications
Regulations for Westchester County Sanitary Code:
Guidelines
Forms for Realty Subdivision
Record Searches
If you are only seeking information about complaints or recent violations about a septic system, then provide the street address and send a record request to
Remember to provide a daytime phone number or email address, so we can call you with any questions. Note: If requested records are in our archives, retrieval can take up to 10 days. For further assistance, call (914) 864-7333.
Well Decommissioning/Abandonment Procedure
Septic System Abandonment Procedure
Health Department submissions contact information:
| Phone | Submissions for these constructions |
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| (914) 864-7333 |
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| (914) 864-7278 |
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| (914) 864-7348 |
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Other Links
If you are a homeowner with a septic system, learn how your septic system works and get simple, everyday tips on how to properly maintain it. Or read the county-produced two-page version: A Homeowner’s Guide to Operating and Maintaining a Septic System. To see how a septic system works vs. a wastewater treatment plant, read What Happens after the Flush.
Looking for a professional? Consult our lists:
Septic System Maintenance Reimbursement for homeowners
Do you pay Westchester County sewer taxes but have a septic system? You could be entitled to reimbursement for septic system maintenance work. This applies to both residential and commercial properties. Print the brochure, complete the reimbursement checklist and reimbursement form located on the inside panel of the brochure and mail it to the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities (WCDEF), address is located in the brochure. If you have any questions with regards to the reimbursement, please contact WCDEF at (914) 813-5447. You also may want to view the County Sewer District Map.
Septic System Professionals
Article VIII of the Laws of Westchester County refers to Sewerage, Sewage and Refuse. Its purpose is to ensure safe drinking water and to monitor wastewater treatment systems within the county. Changes in the sanitary code protect the environment and keep our water clean.
Professionals may view amendments and notices below:
The county's Septic Management Program protects the water quality of Westchester County. Under this program, the Health Department licenses and trains septic company workers to ensure proper work is done. Westchester County requires contractors who pump out septic systems to file reports with the county's Health Department about every septic collection they make and sewage pumping stations are required to file annual reports documenting operations. Read our brochure Septic System Contractors Require a License for more information on licensing.
Septic System Forms
Policy (As of April 4, 2023)
Septic Systems Records Request
For a copy of the full septic system records on a given property, complete this sketch request form. Fill in all of the required information on the form, without this information we cannot conduct a search; print out and email to
Remember to provide a daytime phone number so we can call you with any questions. Note: If requested records are in our archives, retrieval can take up to 10 business days. For further assistance, call (914) 864-7333.
Workmen's Compensation Instructions
• Proof of Workmen's Compensation and Disability Benefits Insurance, FORMS C-105.2 and DB-120.1 must be submitted to this department. Employers may obtain these forms from their private insurance carrier as in the past. ACORD Forms are no longer acceptable as proof of insurance.
• If insurance coverage is not required, Form CE-200 must be completed (see instructions at www.wcb.state.ny.us ) and returned to this department.
For further information, contact the Westchester County Department of Health:
| Septic Repair: | Laurie Hauer Tel: (914) 864-7333 |
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Septic System |
Laurie Hauer |