✅ Nevada Septic System Requirements — County-by-County Guide
If you’re building or buying rural property in Nevada, you’ll likely need a septic system — and every county or health district has
its own soil conditions, permit rules, and engineering requirements. Whether it’s a ranch in Humboldt, a cabin in Washoe, or a
desert lot in Nye, we make it easy to get your perc test, soil report, and engineered system approved.
Below you’ll find a guide to what each area requires — plus how our expert team keeps your septic project smooth, compliant,
and on time.
📍 Northern & Western
Nevada Counties
Washoe County Septic Systems
Reno-area properties outside city sewer (e.g., Spanish Springs, Washoe Valley) need full onsite wastewater treatment systems. Washoe County Health District requires a test pit, perc test, and engineered design stamped by a Nevada-licensed PE.
👉 We handle it all — soil profiles, percolation testing, and complete engineered designs that meet code.
Carson City / Douglas County Septic Systems
Rural parts of Douglas County (e.g., Gardnerville, Minden, Topaz Lake) require a site evaluation, soil testing, and PE-sealed designs per county and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) rules.
👉 We provide local testing and fast permit-ready plans for new builds and replacements.
Lyon & Storey County Septic Systems
From Dayton to Silver Springs, rural properties in Lyon and Storey Counties must follow NDEP septic regulations. An engineered design and approved perc test are required for most new installs.
👉 We offer one-stop service — from digging perc holes to delivering signed engineering plans.
📍 Central & Eastern Nevada Counties
Churchill & Pershing County Septic Systems
Properties outside Fallon and Lovelock use onsite systems. Counties require 2–3 percolation holes, test pits, and an engineered septic design sealed by a PE.
👉 We handle all testing and ensure your plans meet local code for fast approval.
Lander, Eureka & White Pine County Septic Systems
Remote land in Battle Mountain, Ely, or Eureka needs careful planning due to rocky soils and extreme weather. Perc testing and PE-stamped designs are required.
👉 We help rural landowners complete required testing and septic permitting with minimal hassle.
📍 Southern Nevada Counties
Clark County Septic Systems
Outside Las Vegas city sewer areas — including Moapa, Logandale, and parts of Pahrump — private septic systems must comply with Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) rules.
SNHD requires a site evaluation, test trench, percolation testing, and PE-sealed design for approval.
👉 We handle the technical work and permit process, so your project stays on track.
Nye County Septic Systems
Pahrump and rural Nye County follow SNHD or NDEP depending on location. Engineered designs are required for most properties outside town sewer service.
👉 We deliver accurate testing and code-compliant plans, no matter how remote your land is.
Lincoln & Esmeralda Counties
Desert parcels and rural subdivisions must meet NDEP requirements for septic system sizing and soil conditions.
👉 We test soils and provide full septic designs for ranches, desert lots, and cabins.
✔️ Start Your Nevada Septic Project Today
✅ Percolation testing & deep soil profiles
✅ Licensed Nevada PE septic designs
✅ Local health district compliance
✅ Permit coordination & paperwork
✅ Fast, clear turnaround
✅ Service across Northern, Central & Southern Nevada
Your land deserves a septic system that works right the first time.
Contact us today to schedule your soil test and septic design — we’ll handle the rest.
Contact Us: Info@soiltestslab.com
(951) 345-3509